Palo Alto Sr Staff Researcher Cortex Cloud 

Israel, Tel Aviv District, Tel Aviv-Yafo 

171807735

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

Your Career

This role requires cutting-edge research into security threats using the latest technologies and methodologies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product and Marketing, and play a critical role in developing strategies and techniques to defend against sophisticated adversaries. Additionally, you will drive projects from concept to deployment. Your work will have a direct impact on our product direction and business strategy.

Your Impact

• Conduct advanced security research across AWS, Azure, GCP and SaaS services to discover new attack techniques and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, Development, Marketing and to integrate and enhance security features.
• Lead the strategy of cutting-edge defense mechanisms, focusing on finding new attack techniques and enhancing the capabilities of our security engines.
• Deep dive into threat research, creating valuable insights that significantly benefit our customers.
• Publish internal or external research and represent the team at industry events or blogs.

Your Experience

• Minimum of 6 years in security research, including at least 2 years focused on cloud security.
• Deep understanding of IAM, network, and data services posture in AWS, Azure, or GCP Research.
• Strong understanding of the attacker’s mindset and proven experience in applying defensive tactics.
• Hands-on experience in programming and scripting with C++/Python.
• Experience with AI / Web/ Cloud/ K8S vulnerability research.
• Deep knowledge of attack surfaces with practical experience in various cybersecurity technologies and standards like the MITRE ATT&CK framework, OWASP AI Security Top 10.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute research from ideation through POC to full implementation.

Nice to have:

• Hands-on experience detecting or simulating attacks in AI pipelines (e.g., RAG poisoning, prompt injection, model exfiltration).
• Resourcefulness and creativity in problem-solving, achieving high standards in challenging scenarios.
• Deep understanding of the cybersecurity market, including key players, customer needs, and emerging trends.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to lead initiatives and work collaboratively across the organization.

We offer the only cloud-native platform that offers a painless, innovative, and thorough solution to protect data assets in the cloud.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.