Sr Staff Security Researcher
Sr Staff Security Researcher
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Job Description
Your Career
You will be part of the team that develops the content to power the Palo Alto Networks next generation firewall. The content team is responsible for decoding network protocols identifying applications and detecting threats on enterprise customers networks.
As a member of the content team you have the opportunity to work on different projects to enable customers to have full visibility on their network as well as prevent exploits APT attacks etc.
Your Impact
- Research the root cause of publicly disclosed vulnerabilities and develop a detection method like IPS and ML detection
- Work on ZeroDay vulnerability detection and release the IPS solution to customers within 24 hours
- Reverse engineer software to discover new vulnerabilities
- Develop detection methodology for new attacking vectors
- Program on Linux and Windows systems for some creative projects to improve nextgeneration security technology
Qualifications :
Your Experience
- Team player and good communication skills to work with crossfunctional groups
- Understanding of exploit techniques such as Stack/Heap Buffer Overflows useafterfree format string XSS SQL Injection CSRF MITM DOS etc.
- Strong understanding of basic network protocols such as HTTP UDP FTP SMTP DNS SMB etc.
- Experience with AI/ML is preferred
- Experience in analyzing network traffic using tools like tcpdump and Wireshark.
- Familiar with Windows/Linux development environment
- Experience with programming in scripting languages (Bash Python Perl) experience with PEN testing tools such as Metasploit Burp Suite Nmap etc. and experience with debugging tools such as WinDbg Olly Debug GDB etc. is a big plus
- BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related experience or equivalent military experience required
- Experience with CTF is a plus
- Security Blogs and Talks on the top security conference like Blackhat Defcon are a big plus
Additional Information :
The Team
We define the industry instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity excited by the prospect of a challenge and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.
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 nonsales roles) or base salary commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $159000 $200000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
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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 :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
