Principal Security Researcher Linux & API Security EDR (cortex)
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Job Location:
Tel Aviv-Yafo - Israel
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Your Career
Are you an innovative security researcher with a deep understanding of Linux systems and a passion for protecting modern environments Do you want to lead the charge in securing enterprise networks against the latest threats
Were looking for a skilled professional to join our team focusing on the critical and rapidly evolving fields of Linux and API security. Youll be a foundational member of a new and growing team dedicated to the blue ocean of detection and developing multiple new fields within the biggest cybersecurity enterprise in the world. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise and influence the future of threat prevention helping us build cutting-edge security solutions from the ground up.
Your Impact
- Playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our security solutions.
- Enhance the effectiveness of our product by designing cutting-edge protection components and developing sophisticated detection rules.
- Research Linux OS internals Virtualized environments and low-level system behaviors to inform and enhance our attack prevention mechanisms.
- Investigate and develop innovative methods for detecting threats and securing APIs ensuring robust protection for modern applications and cloud-native environments.
- Apply sophisticated AI and big data approaches to investigate and research large amounts of data across our clients.
- Research and lead novel protection ideas to a production-grade level serving as a subject matter expert.
- Stay up to date with the latest attacker methodologies APT campaigns and TTPs targeting Linux systems and APIs.
- Conduct static and dynamic reverse engineering of Linux malware to uncover new techniques and develop corresponding mitigation strategies.
- Work closely with engineering product management and other research teams to translate research findings into production-grade features.
Qualifications :
Your Experience
- 7 years of overall experience in cybersecurity research with a proven track record of impactful projects.
- In-depth knowledge of operating system internals including user and kernel space.
- Proficiency in programming languages like Python C and/or C with a strong understanding of system-level programming and APIs.
- Strong knowledge of the cyber threat landscape modern malware techniques and APTs.
- Hands-on experience with real-world threat hunting big-data cyber research incident response or detection engineering.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for cybersecurity innovation.
- Ability to work independently take initiative and collaborate effectively within a team.
Advantages
- Experience in reverse engineering including familiarity with debugging and disassembler tools like GDB IDA Pro or Ghidra.
- Experience with EDR/XDR products or low-level security solution development.
- Knowledge of API security frameworks vulnerabilities and best practices.
- Experience with advanced data analysis statistics or machine learning for security applications.
- Experience in Linux kernel development or vulnerability research.
- Knowledge of network protocols related to APIs (e.g. HTTP/S REST GraphQL).
- Experience with virtualization platforms (e.g. ESXi/vCenter).
Additional Information :
The Team
Our research team is at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating challenging the way we and the industry think about cybersecurity. Our researchers 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.
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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 :
Full-time
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About Company
Our enterprise security platform detects and prevents known and unknown threats while safely enabling an increasingly complex and rapidly growing number of applications. Come be part of the team that redefined the firewall industry and is now the fastest-growing security company in hi ... View more
