Threat Hunting Researcher (Unit 42)

Your Career

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Threat Hunting Researcher to join Unit 42s Managed Services group. Threat Hunters in Unit 42 play a critical role in safeguarding organizations against cyber threats by proactively searching for threats across multiple datasets. They are responsible for leading and conducting threat hunting activities related to malware threat actor groups and campaign activity. This position requires a crossdisciplinary approach that involves a deep understanding of cybersecurity incident response threat intelligence and handson technical skills.

One primary responsibility of this role is to proactively search for signs of malicious activity within an organizations network. Our Threat Hunting Researchers use advanced tools and methodologies to identify anomalies and potential threats that may go undetected by traditional security solutions. Additionally our Threat Hunting Researchers should actively engage in research and experimentation to develop new hunting techniques and stay ahead of evolving threats.

Effective communication is crucial in this role. They must work closely with other teams such as Incident Response Threat Intelligence customers and cybersecurity leadership to share findings and coordinate response efforts.

Your Impact

• Help multinational organizations stay one step ahead of adversaries and cyber threats
• Collaborate and guide our customers on the best ways to enhance their defenses and readiness for future events
• Improve Palo Alto Networks solutions by identifying and analyzing new threats tactics and actors
• Influence the industry by sharing knowledge and findings
• Collaborate with multiple research and development groups
• Contribute to making the world a safer and better place

Why to choose us

Qualifications : Your Experience

Understanding the evolving threat landscape including attack tools tactics and techniques as well as networking and security fundamentals

Experience investigating targeted sophisticated and / or hidden threats in both endpoints and networks

4 years of relevant experience with a proven track record in cybersecurity research specializing in either APTs or cybercrime but with the ability to address the broader threat landscape

Background in writing detections / hunting queries

Understanding of APT operations including attack vectors propagation data exfiltration lateral movement persistence mechanisms and more

Familiarity with organizational cybersecurity measures including protective tools and remediation techniques

Additional Information :

The Team

Were not your ordinary Threat Hunting team. Were a diverse and global group of security professionals who deal with big data and challenge the status quo in order to remain one step ahead of adversaries and protect our customers from cyber threats.

Being a threat hunter for one of the fastest-growing high-tech cybersecurity companies is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Youll be working with some of the brightest minds in technology and our global teams are on the front line of defense against cyberattacks.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications experience and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary commission target (for sales / commissioned roles) is expected to be between $107000 / YR- $174000 / YR / YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple : we cant 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   .

Palo 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.

Remote Work : Yes

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Intelligence Community Experience,Python,Spss,Microsoft Word,R,Regression Analysis,Windows,Stata,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Data Modeling,Writing Skills

Department / Functional Area : Engineering

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1