Palo Alto Networks · 16 hours ago
Principal Cyber Threat Intelligence Researcher (Unit 42)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $263K/yr
10+ years expPalo Alto Networks is committed to protecting our digital way of life through innovative technology. They are seeking a Principal Cyber Threat Intelligence Researcher to join their Unit 42 team, focusing on conducting threat intelligence analysis and collaborating with researchers to enhance threat intelligence capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Integrate open-source intelligence (OSINT) into analytic workflows, leveraging multiple enrichment sources to build a complete cyber threat picture
Author rapid tactical and strategic intelligence products for customers based on unique analytical findings
Conduct independent research and accelerated analysis to enhance the depth and breadth of our collective threat intelligence knowledge
Harness unique data holdings, including product telemetry and Incident Response (IR) data, to cluster threat activity, and produce and communicate valuable threat intelligence insights
Proactively collaborate and exchange information with other research and product teams to build joint capabilities and accomplish shared objectives
Continuously update threat actor, industry, region, and malware profiles based on ongoing analysis
Integrate AI and machine learning solutions across the intelligence lifecycle to improve analytic workflows, reduce research toil, and accelerate report creation
Qualification
Required
10-12 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, threat hunting, or a combination of technical and strategic analysis
Expert-level experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence, including actionable knowledge of adversary groups, TTPs, malware analysis, and hunting methodologies
Expert-level ability to extract intelligence from technical data sources (e.g., malware, netflow, internet scan data)
Strong understanding of the cyber threat landscape with the ability to contextualize adversary advancements and new campaigns
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent military experience
Strong writing and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex threat intelligence to diverse audiences
Preferred
Advanced degree (e.g., Master of Science) in a relevant field
Experience with hypergraph modeling and clustering process-level details within the context of threat activity
Proficiency in developing and maintaining scripts (e.g., Python) to streamline intelligence workflows
Experience with prompt engineering and leveraging AI capabilities to support the development of intelligence products
Familiarity with Vertex Synapse
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
Recent News
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