Senior Security Researcher, AI-Driven Threat Analytics

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 139,600 - 225,775; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a passionate Sr. Staff Researcher to join our Cloud-Delivered Security Services team. This role involves developing security content for next-generation products and optimizing automation systems for real-time data processing.

The ideal candidate will have a strong research background, with proficiency in programming and a solid understanding of cybersecurity. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in research and security.
• Basic understanding of malware types and popular vulnerabilities.
• Strong engineering and coding skills.
• In-depth cybersecurity background.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize automation systems for threat detection.
• Apply ML methods to analyze network traffic.
• Conduct research on network security countermeasures.
• Collaborate with researchers to analyze adversarial activities.
• Translate research findings into security solutions.

Skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Programming (Python or Go)

ML/GenAI techniques

Traffic analysis tools

Education

MS and/or PhD

Tools

TensorFlow

Wireshark

tcpdump

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a passionate Sr. Staff Researcher to join our Cloud-Delivered Security Services team. This role involves developing security content for next-generation products and optimizing automation systems for real-time data processing.

The ideal candidate will have a strong research background, with proficiency in programming and a solid understanding of cybersecurity. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities within a diverse team.