Palo Alto Networks

Sr Staff Security Researcher

Santa Clara, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 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 7 years of experience as a security researcher, with a strong focus on reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis. Experience with Linux and Windows systems is required, along with a solid understanding of exploit techniques, including Stack/Heap Buffer overflows.

Responsibilities

The Sr Staff Security Researcher will research the root cause of publicly disclosed vulnerabilities and develop detection methods like IPS and ML detection, working on Zero-Day vulnerability detection and releasing IPS solutions to customers within 24 hours. They will also reverse engineer software to discover new vulnerabilities and develop detection methodologies for new attacking vectors, contributing to the development of next-generation security technology through creative programming projects.

Skills

Reverse Engineering
Vulnerability Analysis
Linux
Windows
Stack/Heap Buffer overflows
Exploit Techniques
IPS Detection
ML Detection
Zero-Day Vulnerability Detection

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.

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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