Senior Vulnerability Researcher — Cortex Platform

Palo Alto Networks; California (MO); On-site; USD 163,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a seasoned Vulnerability Assessment Researcher to join the Team Cortex Platform. You will contribute to open and integrated AI-based security tooling, driving research into vulnerabilities and exposures, and building high-impact tooling to support remediation.

This role sits within Cortex Exposure Management and shapes how customers prioritize fixes. You will develop content repositories, test exploits, and collaborate across engineering to improve detection,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in vulnerability management, offensive security or security research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive, industry-leading repository of vulnerability content to enhance detection and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Python

TCP/IP networking

Nuclei

Nmap

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Windows/Linux/macOS

C/C++

Rust

Golang

Tools

Nuclei

OpenVAS

Nmap

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Wireshark

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a seasoned Vulnerability Assessment Researcher to join the Team Cortex Platform. You will contribute to open and integrated AI-based security tooling, driving research into vulnerabilities and exposures, and building high-impact tooling to support remediation.

This role sits within Cortex Exposure Management and shapes how customers prioritize fixes. You will develop content repositories, test exploits, and collaborate across engineering to improve detection,