Senior Email Security Researcher (Cortex XDR)

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.

We’re changing the nature of work. Palo Alto Networks is evolving to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through FLEXWORK, our approach to how we 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

If you are an innovator at heart and want to rethink the way SOCs do security we are looking for a Senior Security Researcher. Be a part of the analytics research group and build our analytics module from defining the detection use cases, data and content. You will be part of an amazing team of researchers, collaborating together to protect our customers focusing on multiple domains such as Cloud, Kubernetes, SAAS, and Email security. This is an opportunity to work on a startup level product within the biggest security company and revolutionize the security market.

Your Impact

• Conduct research to identify new and emerging email-based threats, such as phishing, BEC attacks, and malware distribution
• ֿStay up to date with the latest threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to ensure we stay ahead of attackers
• Develop innovative detection mechanisms and data we need to stop attackers Simulate attacks in the lab and conduct a deep analysis of their behavior
• Share findings with the community through blog posts, white papers, and presentations
• Collaborate with other security researchers, engineers, and product teams to drive innovation and improve our security offerings
• Join an experienced, diverse, and friendly group of researchers and engineers to share and drive innovative ideas

Qualifications

Your Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in security research generally
• Excellent communication skills - ability to present research results, processes and ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Proficient hands-on coding skills (e.g. Python)
• Experience with SQL or related query languages Advantages
• Experience with big data platforms (e.g. GCP) Experience with XDR/EDR/NDR/CDR products
• Advantages Experience in email security Deep knowledge of email protocols and email security technologies/products

Additional Information

The Team

Our engineering 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 engineers don’t 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. 

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.

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