Threat Hunting Researcher (Unit 42) - Remote
Threat Hunting Researcher (Unit 42) - Remote
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Job Description
Your Career
Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Threat Hunt Researcher to join Unit 42s Managed Services group. Threat Hunters in Unit 42 play a critical role in safeguarding organizations against cyber threats by proactively searching for threats across multiple datasets. They are responsible for leading and conducting threat hunting activities related to malware threat actor groups and campaign activity. This position requires a crossdisciplinary approach that involves a deep understanding of cybersecurity incident response threat intelligence and handson technical skills.
One primary responsibility of this role is to proactively search for signs of malicious activity within an organizations network. Our Analysts use advanced tools and methodologies to identify anomalies and potential threats that may go undetected by traditional security solutions. Additionally our Analysts should actively engage in research and experimentation to develop new hunting techniques and stay ahead of evolving threats.
Effective communication is crucial in this role. Analysts must work closely with other teams such as Incident Response Threat Intelligence Customers and cybersecurity leadership to share findings and coordinate response efforts.
Your Impact
Help multinational organizations stay one step ahead of adversaries and cyber threats.
Collaborate and guide our customers on the best ways to enhance their defenses and readiness for future events.
Improve Palo Alto Networks solutions by identifying and analyzing new threats tactics and actors.
Influence the industry by sharing knowledge and findings.
Collaborate with multiple research and development groups.
Contribute to making the world a safer and better place.
Why to choose us
Perform threat hunting activities on a wide variety of data sources every day.
Work on the latest cybersecurity research projects and attacks on a daily basis.
Build hypotheses execute manual hunting techniques gather and analyze results perform forensic activities and deliver reports.
Join a global team of experts who handle threats and adversaries on a global scale daily.
Enhance your knowledge and experience in all domains of cybersecurity: Network Endpoint Cloud and 3rd-party vendor data sources.
Develop create and execute new hunting hypothesis methodologies to uncover threats understand their root causes and attribute them.
We believe in automation and scaling.
Leverage big data to discover threats and multiple threat intelligence.
Qualifications :
Your Experience
Understanding the evolving threat landscape including attack tools tactics and techniques as well as networking and security fundamentals.
Experience investigating targeted sophisticated and/or hidden threats in both endpoints and networks.
4 years of relevant experience with a proven track record in cybersecurity research specializing in either APTs or cybercrime but with the ability to address the broader threat landscape.
Background in writing detections/hunting queries
Understanding of APT operations including attack vectors propagation data exfiltration lateral movement persistence mechanisms and more.
Familiarity with organizational cybersecurity measures including protective tools and remediation techniques.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Strong attention to detail.
Knowledge of advanced threat hunting methodologies and the ability to develop novel techniques.
Experience in an Incident Response environment is a plus.
Proficiency in Python and SQL is beneficial.
Familiarity with reverse engineering is advantageous.
Ability to simplify and clarify complex ideas.
Experience in writing technical blog posts and analysis reports.
Ability to analyze and understand the infrastructure of malicious campaigns.
Self-starter who can work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
Additional Information :
The Team
Were not your ordinary Threat Hunting team. Were a diverse and global group of security professionals who deal with big data and challenge the status quo in order to remain one step ahead of adversaries and protect our customers from cyber threats.
Being a threat hunter for one of the fastest-growing high-tech cybersecurity companies is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Youll be working with some of the brightest minds in technology and our global teams are on the front line of defense against cyberattacks.
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 non-sales roles) or base salary commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $107000 - $174000/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 No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
Company Industry
Department / Functional Area
Engineering
Key Skills
- Intelligence Community Experience
- Python
- Spss
- Microsoft Word
- R
- Regression Analysis
- Windows
- Stata
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Data Modeling
- Writing Skills
