Senior Consultant, Offensive Security, Proactive Security (Unit 42)
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Job Summary
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks were united by a shared missionto 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 youre ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are youre in the right place.
Who We Are
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 truly matters.Job Summary
The Team
Unit 42 - Unit 42 is the global threat intelligence and security consulting team at Palo Alto Networks and is dedicated to providing customers with the knowledge expertise and resources to protect their organizations from the ever-evolving threat landscape. Our team of world-class security researchers consultants and incident responders is at the forefront of cyber security delivering actionable insights and tailored solutions to the worlds most complex security challenges.
Job Summary
The Senior Consultant on the Offensive Security team is focused on assessing and challenging the security posture across a comprehensive portfolio of clients. The individual will utilize a variety of tools and act as a key team member in client engagements. They will be the clients advocate for cybersecurity best practices providing strong recommendations and ensuring alignment with their security goals demonstrating accountability for the outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive penetration tests (network web application cloud mobile) to identify and exploit vulnerabilities providing practical solutions to mitigate risks.
Develop and maintain custom scripts tools and methodologies to automate and streamline offensive security engagements focusing on simplifying complex processes.
Create and deliver detailed engagement reports that clearly communicate testing methodologies findings and actionable remediation recommendations for both technical and executive audiences.
Proactively collaborate with clients to scope engagements clearly articulating various penetration testing approaches and ensuring alignment on objectives and deliverables.
Perform threat hunting and compromise assessments to identify active or dormant indicators of compromise (IoCs) using advanced security tooling.
Conduct cyber risk assessments using industry frameworks such as NIST CSF ISO 27001 and CIS Top 20 to provide clients with a clear view of their security posture.
Challenge security standards curiously and positively by providing clients with specific forward-looking recommendations to protect sensitive data and enhance their incident response capabilities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Information Security Computer Science Cyber Security or equivalent professional experience.
4 years of professional experience in information security with a focus on penetration testing vulnerability assessments or red teaming.
Hands-on experience with security assessment tools such as Metasploit Burp Suite Pro Nessus or Cobalt Strike.
Proficiency in scripting or programming with at least one language (e.g. Python PowerShell Bash Ruby).
Strong knowledge of network protocols modern operating systems (Windows Linux) and cloud environments (AWS Azure GCP).
Preferred Qualifications
Industry-recognized certifications such as OSCP OSCE GPEN GWAPT or GXPN.
Experience developing custom exploits and tools demonstrating an ability to move beyond reliance on automated frameworks.
Knowledge of open security standards and projects including OWASP and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Experience with public speaking conference presentations or publications within the cybersecurity community.
Our Commitment
Were trailblazers that dream big take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.
We are committed to providing required accommodations for all Persons with Disabilities.
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 disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics.
This job opening is part of a pipeline initiative designed to build interest of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) for employment opportunities at Palo Alto Networks. Therefore only candidates who identify as Persons with Disabilities (PwD) will be considered for this position.
Please submit your resumé in English as we are only able to consider applications received in this language.
O Palo Alto Networks tem orgulho de ser um empregador que promove a igualdade de oportunidades e um ambiente de trabalho inclusivo.
Esta vaga de emprego faz parte de uma iniciativa de captação de talentos destinada a despertar o interesse de Pessoas com Deficiência (PcD) por oportunidades de emprego na Palo Alto Networks. Portanto somente candidaturas de Pessoas com Deficiência (PcD) serão consideradas para esta vaga.
Pedimos por gentileza que a pessoa candidata envie o currículo em inglês pois somente candidaturas submetidas nesse idioma poderão ser avaliadas.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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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 ... View more
