Malware Analyst ( 12 month contrat)

Role: Malware Analyst (12-month Contract)

Location: Palo Alto Networks – Cortex XDR Research, Tel Aviv R&D Center

Employment: Through trusted staffing partners

Budget: 25,000 ILS

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Role Description

The Malware Analyst will contribute to the development and improvement of anti-malware detection and prevention capabilities. This role requires top-notch expertise in modern malware families, OS internals, and strong understanding of advanced attack frameworks.

Responsibilities include analyzing customer issues, developing cutting-edge malware signatures, and helping prevent malicious activity in customer environments. The analyst will work closely with global teams and support automation initiatives to streamline routine processes.

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Your Impact

• Collaborate with other research teams in Israel and globally

• Work closely with support, sales, and cross-functional teams

• Analyze malware and maintain an up-to-date understanding of the current threat landscape

• Support digitization efforts by contributing to automation of routine playbooks

Your Experience

• Familiarity with malware and malware analysis techniques (must)

• Experience with Python (must)

• Play-to-win attitude (must)

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to perform in a fast-moving, dynamic environment

• May occasionally require non-regular hours, including weekends or holidays

• Experience developing signatures using YARA – advantage

• Experience developing IPS signatures – advantage

• Experience using Git – advantage

• Experience using BigQuery or SQL-based query languages – advantage

• Previous experience in security research, analysis, SOC, or penetration testing roles – advantage

• Experience identifying, investigating, and responding to complex attacks – advantage

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Palo Alto Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable laws.