# Principal Threat Researcher (Unit 42) - Remote 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: Reston, United States of America
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-05
- Apply by: 2026-12-20
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Reston-United-States-of-America/Principal-Threat-Researcher_JR-023282-1?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-principal-threat-researcher-unit-42-remote/

## 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


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