Senior Security Researcher (Malware Research - Antivirus Systems)
Senior Security Researcher (Malware Research - Antivirus Systems)
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Job Description
Your Career
As a Research Software Engineer (Antivirus Systems) we are looking for a motivated intelligent hardworking and creative individual to join our team that develops the content to power the Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewall. You will work with the best security team in the industry who invented the well-known cloud-based security platform WildFire. You will be responsible for a highly automated 24/7 anti-virus signature generation and delivery system. You will have a deep understanding of the signature generation logic as well as create new detection features.
Your Impact
Develop new features for the automated anti-virus signature generation and delivery system
Research and implement signature algorithms for new file formats
Identify limitations/issues in existing signature algorithms and improve them
Research on and publish about innovations & emerging security trends
Qualifications :
Your Experience
BS/MS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent military experience required
6-8 years of relevant experience preferred
Experience with Python/Golang programming language
Strong core Computer Engineering skills such as databases operating systems algorithms
Working knowledge and interest in learning common file formats (PE Office PDF etc)
Experience with malware analysis
Understanding of networking and core Internet protocols (TCP/IP HTTP FTP SMTP)
Experience with a data pipeline based system with several moving components in a distributed cloud environment
Experience with developing in a public cloud environment such as GCP AWS
Troubleshooting and virtualization experience in Linux
Strong problem solving abilities
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Knowledge/experience with tools such as Docker Elastic-Search Kafka RabbitMQ MySQL SQLite Redis is a big plus
Experience in implementing security solutions is highly desirable
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.
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 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.
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 $144200/yr to $228200/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 :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
