Intern - Security Researcher (Web & DNS)
Santa Clara, CA, United States
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Palo Alto Networks
Implement Zero Trust, Secure your Network, Cloud workloads, Hybrid Workforce, Leverage Threat Intelligence & Security Consulting. Cybersecurity Services & Education for CISO’s, Head of Infrastructure, Network Security Engineers, Cloud...Company Description
Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:
Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
We have the vision of a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren’t easy goals to accomplish – but we’re not here for easy. We’re here for better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.
Disruption is at the core of our technology and on our way of work to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. We’re changing the nature of work from benefits to learning, location to leadership, we’ve rethought and recreated every aspect of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all evolve, together.
Job Description
Your Career
Our Web Research and DNS Security teams are responsible for delivering high quality content to our threat prevention products to stop successful cyberattacks and protect our customers, with a special focus on malicious URL and domain detection.
We are looking for a talented and motivated intern who will be able to conceive, design, implement and evaluate systems to detect and prevent various threats in the emerging security landscape.
Your Impact
Track and research emerging online threats and innovate new ways to identify malicious indicators used by malicious websites and URLs
Opportunity to learn, analyze and identify real world malicious campaigns and modern threats to Web and DNS security
Gain hands-on experience with scalable, extensible and real-time detection/prevention systems to protect customers around the globe
Leverage data-driven approaches, such as statistical analysis, machine learning, deep learning and other advanced techniques
Convert research results and discoveries into real-impact innovative solutions
Qualifications
Your Experience
Creative thinker and team player with a passion for data-driven security research, and building high quality, complex systems as a part of an incredible research team
Strong knowledge in core network protocols (DNS, TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS), browser architecture, modern web technologies
Strong Web security and/or DNS security background
Strong programming, engineering skills and ability to fastly learn and adapt to new programming languages and technologies
Experience with building complex systems, automation pipelines, distributed systems and microservices
Good knowledge of machine learning models and experience in data driven approaches
Experience in detecting security threats over the Internet, such as, phishing, fraud, botnet, spam, is a plus
Experience with malware traffic analysis, signature mining, sandboxing is a plus
Experience with crawling infrastructures and security scanners is a plus
Be comfortable working independently, efficiently
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
Proven success (past publication record, open source project contributions) is a big plus
To apply, you must be pursuing a 4-year Undergraduate Degree, a 2-year Master’s Degree or a Doctorate degree and returning to school in the fall. You must have the authorization to work within the United States
Additional Information
The Team
Our global internship program trains the next-generation of cybersecurity talent across a range of specializations, from threat intelligence to information security, engineering, and marketing. The program also features a combination of challenging projects with tangible impact, engaging social events, and networking opportunities. Interns and recent graduates can learn about the network security industry from leading thinkers, grow their professional networks, and be part of a career-defining experience.
Our Summer Internship Program from May-August or June-September provides you:
1:1 mentorship
Fun and engaging events that inspire your intellectual curiosity
The opportunity to expand your knowledge and work on challenging projects
Connections to other recent grads, and employees across the company as well as our leaders
Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t 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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
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.
Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs
Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by country.
Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:
The job requires accessing a company worksite
The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer has implemented such requirements
You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite
If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this particular position based on your location or job requirements, please inquire with the recruiter.
Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs
- Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by country.
- Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:
- The job requires accessing a company worksite
- The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer has implemented such requirements
- You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite
- If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this particular position based on your location or job requirements, please inquire with the recruiter.
Tags: Automation DNS Machine Learning Malware Microservices Network security Open Source TCP/IP Threat intelligence
Perks/benefits: Career development Medical leave Team events
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