Sr Staff Researcher (Network Protocols)
Sr Staff Researcher (Network Protocols)
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Job Description
Your Career
We are the AppID Team in the Content Delivered Security Service (CDSS) organization. We develop the content to power the Palo Alto Networkss next generation firewall. The AppID team is responsible for decoding network protocols identifying applications and detecting evasive behavior and threats on enterprise customers networks.
The team is responsible for innovating new application identification techniques. As a member of the team you will work with researchers on implementing projects that apply different methods to identify applications. You will be a key person in transforming ideas into products which are part of the next generation security platform.
Your Impact
Research protocols and develop protocol decoders
Research application behavior and write signatures for app identification
Research application behaviors and find solutions for app identification
Implement new methods for application identification
Qualifications :
Your Experience
Excellent understanding of common networking protocols such as HTTP SSL and FTP
Strong programming skills in Python Java or Golang
Familiar with common tools like wireshark and tcpreplay
Experience or knowledge in ML/AI is a big plus
Hands on and cando attitude willing to learn new technologies
MS / PhD in computer science/engineering or equivalent military experience required
Additional Information :
The Team
Our engineering team is at the core of our products connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating challenging the way we and the industry think about cybersecurity. Our engineers dont shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before. 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 $136000 $219000/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.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship: Yes
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
