Sr Staff Software Engineer (Cortex Xpanse Network Scanning)

Palo Alto Networks; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative cybersecurity company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their expanding Cortex Vulnerability Management Scanning team. In this role, you will design and maintain software that provides customers with visibility into their attack surfaces, allowing them to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities effectively. You will work on cutting-edge technology, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive technical best practices. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that is redefining the cybersecurity landscape. If you're passionate about technology and eager to tackle complex challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a software engineer with full stack experience.
• Proficient in Python and cloud services, ideally GCP.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain network vulnerability scanner software.
• Collaborate with teams to reduce technical debt and improve practices.
• Drive projects to completion and support them in production.

Skills

Full Stack Software Development

API Design

Cloud Managed Services

Python

Rust

Golang

C

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Networking Protocols

Linux and Windows OS

Tools

Metasploit

Nmap

Burp Suite

Wireshark

OpenVAS

Nuclei

Job description

Job Description

Your Career

The Cortex Vulnerability Management Scanning team is expanding, and we’re looking for a Sr. Software Engineer (Full Stack) to join our team. This team builds the software that provides our customers visibility into their behind-the-firewall attack surface, allowing them to prioritize and remediate critical vulnerabilities using the XSIAM platform.

Your Impact

• Design, build, and maintain the end to end experience for running our network vulnerability scanner - This includes building both the software that runs within customers’ networks and the user experience for interacting with that software from within the XSIAM platform
• Research and utilize leading open source network scanning solutions
• Analyze existing solutions, identify barriers to scaling, recommend changes, then implement
• Take part in architecture strategy sessions - design solutions that accommodate the requirements of the various groups across Cortex
• Collaborate with teams to solve problems, reduce technical debt, and evolve development practices
• Drive technical best practices and evangelize new technologies within the engineering org
• Collaborate with other engineers and ensure that your team delivers high-quality output
• Take ownership of projects, drive them to completion, and support them in production

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Your Experience

• 3+ years of experience as a professional software engineer writing full stack software
• Experienced and opinionated about API design and distributed backend systems
• Able to switch between research, design, prototype, and implementation
• Experience using cloud managed services (ideally in GCP)
• Proficient in Python and one of Rust, Golang, or C
• Working knowledge of at least one of the major cloud platforms (eg GCP, AWS, or Azure)

Nice to have

• Experience with Angular
• Cybersecurity knowledge demonstrated with base level certifications (eg OSCP, GPEN, or Pentest+) or willingness to obtain
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and vulnerability methodologies
• Familiarity with current penetration and security assessment tools such as Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark, etc.
• Experience contributing to open source software
• Proficient knowledge of common networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS, DHCP, ARP, FTP, etc - Basic knowledge in other less common protocols such as ICS/SCADA or database protocols
• Familiarity with common open source security software such as Nuclei, OpenVAS, and Nmap
• Proficient knowledge in network architectures - understands subnetting and routing and how VLANs work and affect network scanning
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating systems
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of how a variety of exploits work and shows skills in enumerating and selecting the correct exploit for a given system
• Familiarity with packaging, deploying, and supporting on-prem / private cloud software

Additional Information

The Team

To stay ahead of the curve, it’s critical to know where the curve is, and how to anticipate the changes we’re facing. For the fastest growing cybersecurity company, the curve is the evolution of cyberattacks, and the products and services that proactively address them. Our engineering team is at the core of our products – connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. They are constantly innovating – challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. These engineers aren’t shy about creating products to solve problems no one has tackled before. They define the industry, instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be between $126000 - $204500/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

We’re problem solvers that 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.