Threat Hunter Researcher - Remote Cyber Defense

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; New Jersey; Remote; USD 111,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Threat Hunter to join a remote, globally distributed team. You will hunt threats across data sources, develop hypotheses, and deliver actionable analyses. The role emphasizes writing, collaboration, and ongoing learning in a fast-paced security environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with APTs, forensic tools, and strong English communication skills. The team values innovation and shared success across geographies.

Qualifications

• Experience investigating targeted, sophisticated threats in endpoints and networks.
• Background in forensic analysis and incident response tools.
• Understanding of APT operations and attack vectors.
• Strong written and oral communication in English.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform threat hunting on data sources daily to detect adversaries.
• Build hypotheses and execute manual hunting techniques.
• Gather, analyze results, and produce forensic reports.
• Collaborate with global research and development teams.

Skills

Threat hunting

Python

SQL

English fluency

Incident response

Reverse engineering

Independent worker

Tools

IDA Pro

OllyDbg

Wireshark

Python

SQL

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is seeking a Threat Hunter to join a remote, globally distributed team. You will hunt threats across data sources, develop hypotheses, and deliver actionable analyses. The role emphasizes writing, collaboration, and ongoing learning in a fast-paced security environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with APTs, forensic tools, and strong English communication skills. The team values innovation and shared success across geographies.