Lead Security Research Scientist

2 weeks ago

Santa Clara, California, United States Palo Alto Networks Full time
Your Career

At Palo Alto Networks, we have developed a robust firewall-as-a-platform capable of processing extensive volumes of network data from numerous customer deployments and millions of users. Our approach heavily utilizes data science and machine learning to scrutinize network traffic, safeguarding users' data and networks from malicious threats and attacks, while delivering insightful intelligence for our customers' operational technology. You will collaborate with a team of highly skilled data scientists, software engineers, and security researchers, contributing to a dynamic group that unlocks the potential of data. Your role will involve conducting security research aimed at creating solutions to protect the expanding Internet of Things landscape, addressing the increasing challenges in cybersecurity, and driving technological advancements that positively impact businesses and communities.

Your Impact
  • Design and implement software components that deliver essential IoT security content for customer-facing features.
  • Provide specialized knowledge and insights to the product management team to ensure the delivery of optimal security content and the design of innovative features that best serve our clientele.
  • Identify vulnerabilities in software and protocols that could jeopardize millions of IoT devices.
  • Document new CVEs and disseminate research findings.
  • Develop threat hunting tools and frameworks to automate data collection and the discovery of zero-day vulnerabilities and new threats, utilizing advanced software techniques.
  • Assist field teams and customers in addressing security incidents, emerging threats, or malware campaigns, offering forensic analysis through the IoT security platform, and generating tailored reports.
  • Support marketing and product management teams in compiling IoT security trends, statistics, and reports.
Your Experience
  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent military experience required; MS degree or higher preferred.
  • Over 10 years of industry experience as a security researcher or research scientist.
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
    • Network-based vulnerability research, penetration testing, threat hunting, threat modeling, and reverse engineering.
    • Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), network data analytics, and enterprise networking systems.
    • Experience with operating systems, real-time operating systems, or software-based vulnerability research.
    • Published CVEs or research papers in the field of security is a significant advantage.
  • Proficiency in Python is essential; familiarity with additional programming or scripting languages such as Java, Go, or C/C++ is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills with excellent writing abilities.
  • A collaborative team player who values teamwork.
The Team

We are dedicated to developing the industry's leading Security large language model. Our engineering team is integral to our products, directly aligned with our mission to prevent cyberattacks. We continuously innovate, challenging conventional approaches to cybersecurity. Our engineers are proactive in creating solutions for problems that have yet to be addressed.

Our Commitment

We are pioneers who think big, take calculated risks, and challenge the existing norms in cybersecurity. Our mission cannot be fulfilled without diverse teams working together to innovate.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

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

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