Palo Alto Networks

Sr. Principal Security Researcher (Office of Netsec CTO)

Santa Clara, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Security, CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, and have at least 8 years of experience in security research, with a strong focus on network security and/or browser-based attacks. Demonstrated expertise in reverse engineering, malware analysis, and threat intelligence is essential, along with a deep understanding of network protocols and security vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

As a Sr. Principal Security Researcher, you will leverage Palo Alto Network’s security data to derive new insights that inform threat trends and protections needed across Network Security. You will discover and create proof of concepts for new network or browser based attack techniques, design practical product-level mitigations to prevent new and novel attacks, and serve as a threat and network security subject-matter expert when collaborating with Palo Alto Networks leadership and industry partners.

Skills

Reverse Engineering
Malware Analysis
Threat Intelligence
Network Protocols
Security Vulnerabilities
Network Security
Browser-based Attacks

Palo Alto Networks

Provides cybersecurity solutions and services

About Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Networks provides a variety of security solutions aimed at protecting organizations from cyber threats. Their products include firewalls, cloud security solutions, and advanced threat detection systems, which help secure both on-premises and cloud environments. The main components of their offerings are the Strata network security platform, Prisma cloud security suite, and Cortex AI-based security operations platform. These tools work together to manage identity and access, and to prevent modern web attacks. Unlike many competitors, Palo Alto Networks combines hardware, software, and subscription services, allowing clients to receive ongoing updates and support to stay protected against new threats. The company's goal is to ensure that businesses and government agencies can safeguard their digital assets and sensitive information effectively.

Key Metrics

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$63.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

FLEXBenefits
Healthcare
Wellness
Development
Financial: Traditional & Roth 401(k) options
Time Off
Other Perks

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Skyflow in cloud security.
Former executive's move to Tenable may intensify competition in India and SAARC.
Rise of open-source security firms like Endor Labs challenges proprietary solutions.

Differentiation

Palo Alto Networks offers a comprehensive cloud-native application protection platform.
The company provides advanced AI-driven cybersecurity solutions like the Cortex platform.
Palo Alto Networks is a leader in Zero Trust architecture for cybersecurity.

Upsides

Growing demand for cloud-native security aligns with Palo Alto's Prisma Cloud offerings.
AI-driven cybersecurity solutions enhance threat detection, benefiting Palo Alto's Cortex platform.
Palo Alto recognized as a leader in SASE solutions, boosting market position.

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