Principal Research Engineer (NetSec)
Bengaluru, India
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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.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. 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.
Our Approach to Work
We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!
At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!
Job Description
Your Career:
We are seeking a talented and driven Security Research Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting extensive research on SaaS applications and developing next-generation solutions to protect data within these applications. You will also play a key role in building tools and automations to streamline our research operations.
Your Impact:
- Conduct in-depth research on SaaS applications to identify vulnerabilities and develop innovative solutions for data security.
- Lead the development of advanced solutions for safeguarding data in SaaS environments.
- Develop tools and automations to enhance research operations and streamline processes.
- Independently drive and execute self-directed research projects.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate research findings clearly through presentations and documentation.
Qualifications
- BE/B.tech in Computer Science or related technical qualification or military qualification
- 10 plus years of relevant work experience mandatory
- Solid experience in network security, CASB, and/or DLP.
- Proficiency in using tools like Fiddler, Burp-Suite and Wireshark for network traffic inspection - Must have skills
- Experience developing automations and data pipelines.
- Strong programming skills in one or more scripting languages (Python OR Java OR JavaScript).
- Good understanding of network protocols and SaaS application stacks.
- Familiarity with cloud environments and AI/ML concepts is a plus.
- Proven track record of self-driven research initiatives.
- Strong aptitude and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Passion for forward-looking research and innovation.
- Knowledge of the latest cybersecurity threats and trends.
- Prior experience in frontend development would be an added advantage.
Additional Information
The team:
If you are a passionate and experienced research engineer with a solid background in data security and a knack for innovation, we invite you to join us in our mission to develop cutting-edge solutions for protecting data in SaaS applications.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: CASB Cloud Computer Science Java JavaScript Network security Python SaaS Scripting Vulnerabilities
Perks/benefits: Career development
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