Senior Security Researcher- UEBA (Cortex XDR)

Company DescriptionOur MissionAt 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.FLEXWORK is an employee-centric reimagining of how we work. We built FLEXWORK based on employee feedback – it is about flexibility, trust, and choice whenever possible. It’s been a journey of disruption that has yielded the best of our values. We offer as much flexibility as possible, and choices that enable you to be most productive, including benefits that meet your needs and learning opportunities that you feel passionate about.Job DescriptionYour CareerWe are looking for a Senior Security Researcher to join our behavioral detection team.You will create machine learning-based classification algorithms detecting everything from network entities through process behaviors and attackers operating in networks and endpoints; from choosing the right features, training the right model and validating that you detect the right concept on real customer data with real APTs.Your Impact

• Research new methods to detect targeted attackers operating in endpoints and networks
• Simulate attacks in the lab and conduct a deep analysis of the behavior
• Use and develop machine learning algorithms and techniques to create and improve our models
• Research specific cases to enhance our model's capabilities
• Be part of a diverse research group, improving our research processes and leading us to be a better team creating a better product
• Stay up to date with APTs, attacker methodologies, and TTPs

QualificationsYour Experience

• At least 5 years' experience with cyber research
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise infrastructure - Active directory, FW, VPN, Security products, SSOetc.
• In-depth Knowledge of network protocols, including but not limited to Kerberos, RPC, SMB, HTTP, SMTP, DNS, DHCP, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of authentications mechanisms
• Major advantage if you have experience in machine learning or data analysis
• Major advantage if you have experience in cloud infrastructure and security - saas example
• At least 2 years Experience coding python
• Strong knowledge of SQL language
• Ability to drive and own projects
• Independent and team player, critical thinker
• In-depth knowledge of the inner-workings of operating systems - an advantage

Additional InformationThe Team Our engineering 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 engineers 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 CommitmentWe’re trailblazers that dream big, 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 [email protected] 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.