Senior Linux Detection Researcher (Cortex)

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Job Summary

The team is responsible for developing and improving our Linux anti-malware prevention. This includes having top-notch knowledge about the latest malware families in the wild Linux internals different attack frameworks and hacktools. As part of this the team analyzes customer data and issues to prevent malicious activities in our customers environment and help to improve the product.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyze malware and keep up-to-date on the most recent tactics and techniques used in the wild

• Create behavioral-based protection that enhances our products coverage

• Leverage Palo Alto Networks massive collection network to identify coverage gaps and emerging threats

• Assist in the design research evaluation and implementation of new security technologies and features

• Work in close coordination with other teams including both development and other research teams as well as support sales and other cross-functional teams

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in security research/analysis roles

• Vast experience in Malware research - Advanced static and dynamic analysis tools

• Experience in identifying investigating and responding to complex attacks

• In-depth knowledge of inner Linux operating system Internals - processes & threads User & Kernel space eBPF Cloud Native technologies etc.

• Experience in Python or other scripting languages

• Understanding of the threat landscape in terms of the tools tactics and techniques of attacks

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work independently in a dynamic fast-moving and demanding environment - this role might occasionally require working non-regular hours including weekends and holidays - if needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in development of endpoint-based malware detection rules - big advantage

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