Palo Alto Principal Threat Researcher Data Platform 

United States, California 

937026397

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

Your Impact

As a Data Platform Threat Researcher, your deep understanding of the threat landscape, combined with your proven expertise in cybersecurity research, will be critical in identifying, investigating, and neutralizing APTs and cybercrime activities. You will leverage your extensive experience in forensic analysis and incident response, utilizing both dynamic and static tools, to meticulously uncover attack vectors, propagation methods, and data exfiltration techniques.

You will play a pivotal role in evolving our threat intelligence by

• Developing novel threat hunting methodologies and contributing to our knowledge base through impactful technical blog posts and analysis reports.
• Using your insights into APT operations and familiarity with organizational cybersecurity measures to directly inform our protective strategies and remediation efforts.
• Simplify and clarify complex technical information to enable effective collaboration and enhance our overall security posture.
• Significantly contribute to strengthening our data platform defenses and ensuring the integrity and security of our critical assets

Your Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of the threat landscape, including attack tools, tactics, and techniques, as well as networking and security fundamentals
• Experience investigating targeted, sophisticated, or hidden threats in both endpoints and networks
• 8+ years of relevant experience with a proven track record in cybersecurity research, specializing in either APTs or cybercrime, but with the ability to address the broader threat landscape
• Background in forensic analysis and incident response tools (both Dynamic and Static, such as IDA Pro, Ollydbg, and Wireshark) to identify threats and assess the extent and scope of compromises
• Understanding of APT operations, including attack vectors, propagation, data exfiltration, lateral movement, persistence mechanisms, and more
• Familiarity with organizational cybersecurity measures, including protective tools and remediation techniques
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of advanced threat hunting methodologies and the ability to develop novel techniques
• Experience in an Incident Response environment is a plus
• Proficiency in Python and SQL
• Familiarity with leveraging AI related tools in Threat research
• Ability to simplify and clarify complex ideas
• Experience in writing technical threat related blog posts and analysis reports

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $0 - $215,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found .

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