Senior Detection Researcher (Cortex)

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. 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.

Who 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.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

Job Description

Your Career

The team is responsible for developing and improving our Windows anti-malware prevention. This includes having top-notch knowledge about the latest malware families in the wild, Windows internals, different attack frameworks and hacktools. As part of this, the team analyzes customer data and issues to prevent malicious activities in our customer's environment, and help to improve the product.

Your Impact

Research and analyze malware and keep up-to-date on the most recent tactics and techniques used in the wild
Create behavioral-based protection that enhances our product's coverage
Leverage Palo Alto Networks massive collection network to identify coverage gaps and emerging threats
Assist in the design, evaluation, and implementation of new security technologies
Work in close coordination with other teams, including both development and other research teams, as well as support, sales and other cross-functional teams

Qualifications

Your Experience

3+ years of experience in security research/analysis roles
Vast experience in Malware research - Advanced static and dynamic analysis tools
Experience in identifying, investigating, and responding to complex attacks
In-depth knowledge of inner Windows operating system Internals - Memory layout, processes & threads, User&Kernel space, etc
Experience in Python or other scripting languages
Understanding of the threat landscape in terms of the tools, tactics, and techniques of attacks
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Strong attention to detail
Experience in development of endpoint-based malware detection rules - big advantage
Experience with investigative technologies such as SIEM, packet capture analysis, host forensics, and Endpoint Detection and Response tools - advantage
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-moving, and demanding environment - this role might occasionally require working non-regular hours, including weekends and holidays - if needed

Additional Information

The Team

Our research team is at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating — challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our researchers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.

We define the industry instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

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 at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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.

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