# Principal Consultant, Offensive Security, Proactive Services (Unit 42) at Palo Alto Networks

- Company: Palo Alto Networks
- What the company does: Implement Zero Trust, Secure your Network, Cloud workloads, Hybrid Workforce, Leverage Threat Intelligence & Security Consulting. Cybersecurity Services & Education for CISO’s, Head of Infrastructure, Network Security Engineers, Cloud Architects & SOC Managers. Backed by Greylock, Sequoia and Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Burbank, United States of America
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-28
- Apply by: 2026-12-12
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Burbank-United-States-of-America/Principal-Consultant--Offensive-Security--Proactive-Services--Unit-42-_JR-019527?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-principal-consultant-offensive-security-proactive-services-un/

## About the role

As a Principal Consultant on the Offensive Security team, you will be a key leader in assessing and challenging the security posture of a diverse client portfolio. You will leverage a variety of advanced tools and methodologies to act as the client's advocate for cybersecurity best practices. This role is critical in providing strong, actionable recommendations to enhance our clients' defenses against sophisticated threats . Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 6+ years of professional experience in information security, with a focus on penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
- Expertise with security assessment tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Cobalt Strike, Nessus, and Bloodhound
- Proficiency in scripting or programming with languages like Python, PowerShell, Ruby, or C++
- Demonstrated experience in conducting penetration tests across various environments including Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-principal-consultant-offensive-security-proactive-services-un/