Palo Alto Sr Principal Malware Windows Researcher Cortex 

Israel, Tel Aviv District, Tel Aviv-Yafo 

482241707

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

Your Career

You will focus primarily on our cutting-edge agent technology, with an emphasis on real-time prevention on Windows endpoints. A deep understanding of the Windows Operating System is essential.

Your Impact

• Playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our security solutions.
• enhance the effectiveness of our EDR product by designing cutting-edge protection components and developing sophisticated prevention rules
• Researching OS internals and how Windows works under the hood - leveraging this knowledge to develop and improve our anti-malware mechanisms and capabilities
• Research and lead novel protection ideas to production-grade level, serving as the feature subject matter expert
• Research new malware and APT mitigation techniques and develop corresponding capabilities (POC level) or improve existing mitigation capabilities.
• Respond to malware-based security events at clients’ networks.
• Stay up to date with current malware and APT techniques.
• You will provide feedback to the product management team on new feature requests and product enhancements from our customer base
• Find new malware techniques and APT attacks including analysis of caught-in-the-wild malware

Your Experience

• At least 10 years of experience in the cyber security research domain.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows operating system Internals: At least 6 years of experience.
• Assembly x86/x64 skills are a must: At least 3 years of experience in static and dynamic reverse engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of C/C++ programming languages, with hands-on experience in development using C/C++ in a Windows environment.
• Experience with anti-RE techniques such as anti-debug, anti-vm, unpacking, etc.
• Strong knowledge of the cyber threat landscape, including APTs (Advanced Persistent Threats) and modern malware techniques.
• Experience with debuggers such as windbg, x64dbg, ollydbg
• Experience with disassemblers such as IDA Pro
• Proficiency in Python
• Hands-on experience with Git
• Knowledge of networking and internet protocols.
• A major advantage to candidates with at least 2 years of experience in at least one of the following: EDR/XDR products, Windows kernel development, Low-level security solution development, Windows exploitation, and vulnerability research.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a passion for innovation in cybersecurity.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative
• The ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines, and to prioritize projects
• a sense of humor.

We define the industry instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

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