Remote Threat Research Lead – National Security

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 172,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Principal Threat Researcher within the Unit 42 National Security team. You will own high-level threat intelligence work across nation-state threats, cybercrime, and evolving landscapes.

The role requires independent ownership, mentoring, and rapid analysis during major cyber events. You will track global adversary trends, resolve RFIs, and translate findings into actionable intelligence for national security stakeholders, while collaborating with research,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in threat intelligence focused on ransomware, nation-state, cybercrime, and supply-chain risks.
• Expert understanding of the adversary’s attack lifecycle, TTPs, and high-fidelity indicators of compromise.
• Experience with data analysis tools including passive DNS, network infrastructure analysis, and host-based information analysis.
• Knowledge of scripting languages to facilitate data collection and analysis.
• Proven ability to lead tasks and projects independently while providing recommendations for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collect, correlate, and analyze threat data from disparate global datasets into a cohesive intelligence story.
• Lead threat research initiatives independently by designing, developing, and maintaining tools and workflows.
• Simplify complex technical findings into clear, tailored assessments for national security stakeholders.
• Perform pivot analysis across closed and open-source datasets to map C2 infrastructure and identify TTPs.
• Deliver rapid-turnaround threat analysis and technical feedback during major cyber events and urgent customer RFIs.
• Partner closely with internal research teams, product engineering, consulting, and sales to drive strategic alignment.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Adversary lifecycle & TTPs

Data analysis tools

Scripting

Independent leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Passive DNS

Network infrastructure analysis

Host-based information analysis

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Principal Threat Researcher within the Unit 42 National Security team. You will own high-level threat intelligence work across nation-state threats, cybercrime, and evolving landscapes.

The role requires independent ownership, mentoring, and rapid analysis during major cyber events. You will track global adversary trends, resolve RFIs, and translate findings into actionable intelligence for national security stakeholders, while collaborating with research,