Senior Staff Security Researcher (Idira Labs)

Jobs Paloaltonetworks; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a seasoned security researcher to tackle complex identity and security challenges. You will lead multi-disciplinary research projects, collaborate with product stakeholders, and communicate findings through blogs and conference talks.

The role emphasizes hands-on offensive and defensive work in a dynamic, security-focused environment. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in security research, deep expertise in relevant domains, and a track record of sharing knowledge via

Qualifications

• 5+ years in security research (offensive or defensive).
• Deep expertise in at least one domain: application security, cloud security, DevOps, identity security (MFA, OAuth), networks or web apps.
• Able to quickly jump into a new field and contribute.
• Ability to write blogs, open-source tools and present at conferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead original, impactful security research projects.
• Influence product design and shape security features.
• Conduct independent offensive research to identify threats and vulnerabilities to inform roadmap.
• Publish blog posts and present work at conferences and industry events.

Skills

Offensive security

Defensive security

Cloud security

Identity security

Web apps

Job description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we're united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That's why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it's needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Do you enjoy building things as much as you enjoy breaking them? As a security researcher in Idira, Palo Alto Networks's Identity Security arm, you will be responsible for tackling some of the most important and challenging problems emerging in this field. The identity security field is changing at a rapid pace due to the aggressive introduction of AI agents to every aspect of modern networks and organizations, we need to keep our products, capabilities, and knowledge of emerging threats.

We are looking for a multi-disciplinary researcher to lead original, impactful projects which aim to make us the most successful identity security company in the market.

As part of your work you will both work directly with product stakeholders, influencing the design and shape of our products, and conduct independent offensive research to understand what threats and vulnerabilities we should have in mind when planning for the future, as well as present your work in blogs and join our track record of speaking at world-class conferences such as Black Hat, DEF CON and Hexacon.

Qualifications

What You Need To Succeed:

• 5+ years of experience in either offensive or defensive security research.
• Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following fields: application security, cloud security, DevOps technologies, identity security (MFA, OAuth, etc.), network protocols or web applications.
• Being able to quickly jump into a project in a field you're less familiar with and learn enough to make an impact.
• Ability to write blog posts, open-source tools, present research work on conference stages.

How To Particularly Stand Out

• Experience collaborating with product and engineering teams and designing security product features.
• Deep knowledge of operating system internals (Windows, Linux or macOS)
• Previously published CVEs or blog posts and articles covering your own research.

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 [e-mail].

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.