Threat Detection Specialist

6 days ago

Santa Clara, California, United States Palo Alto Networks Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Researcher to join our team at Palo Alto Networks. As a key member of our Content Delivered Security Service (CDSS) organization, you will be responsible for implementing different projects that detect and defend against various emerging threats.

Key Responsibilities
  • Track and research emerging threats and malware families and innovate new ways to identify malicious behaviors
  • Participate/lead in the complete software development life cycle including requirement analysis, architectural design, development, testing, deployment and operation support
  • Write clean, testable, readable, scalable and maintainable Python/C code that scales and performs well for thousands of customers
  • Design and build cloud native scalable systems
  • Clearly communicate goals and desired outcomes to internal project teams
  • Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to continually improve the systems
Requirements
  • 4+ years industry experience including but not limited to malware analysis & detection, reverse engineering
  • Proficiency in at least one of the programming languages - Python, Java, C, Golang
  • Experience with Docker, and cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, GCP and their technologies
  • Research experience with generative AI security (e.g., jailbreak, prompt injection) is a big plus
  • Experience with malware analysis on the MacOS/Linux/Android platform is a plus
  • Good knowledge of machine learning models and experience in AI and data driven approaches is a plus
  • Hands on and can-do attitude, willing to learn new technologies
  • Be comfortable working independently and efficiently
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
  • BS/MS/PhD in computer science/engineering, or equivalent experience or equivalent military experience required
About Us

Palo Alto Networks is a leading cybersecurity company that is committed to providing innovative solutions to protect our digital way of life. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us.

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, family or medical care leave, 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.

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