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Principal Threat Researcher (Unit 42) - Remote

Palo Alto Networks · Reston, United States of America · On-site

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About Palo Alto Networks

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.

About the role

As a Principal Threat Researcher within the Unit 42 National Security (NATSEC) team, you will leverage expert-level domain knowledge across nation-state Advanced Persistent Threats, cybercrime, and emerging threat landscapes. Operating as an independent self-starter, you will take full ownership of high-level tasking, complete priority research gaps, and drive custom intelligence research. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in threat intelligence focused on ransomware, nation-state, cybercrime, and supply-chain risks
  • Expert understanding of the adversary’s attack lifecycle, TTPs, and high-fidelity indicators of compromise
  • Experience with data analysis tools, including passive DNS, network infrastructure analysis, and host-based information analysis
  • Knowledge of scripting languages to facilitate data collection and analysis
  • Proven ability to lead tasks and projects independently while providing recommendations for process improvement
  • Strong problem-solving skills to navigate complex and ambiguous situations effectively
More about this role

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work...

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