47 applicants

Company

Palo Alto Networks · 1 day ago

Principal Consultant, Offensive Security, Proactive Services (Unit 42) - Remote

Washington, DC

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$151K/yr - $208K/yr

6+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Assist in the development of internal infrastructure design for research, development, and testing focused on offensive security

Conducts periodic scans of networks to find and detect vulnerabilities

Performs client penetration testing to find any vulnerabilities or weaknesses that might be exploited by a malicious party, using open-source, custom, and commercial testing tools

Ability to assist in scoping engagements by clearly articulating various penetration approaches and methodologies to audiences ranging from highly technical to executive personnel

Report generation that clearly communicates testing and assessment details, results, and remediation recommendations to clients

Develop scripts, tools, and methodologies to automate and streamline internal processes and engagements

Conducts IT application testing, cybersecurity tool and systems analysis, system and network administration, and systems engineering support for the sustainment of information technology systems. (mobile application testing, penetration testing, application, security, and hardware testing)

Conduct threat hunting and/or compromise assessment engagements to identify active or dormant indicators of compromise (IoCs) using Crypsis and Palo Alto Networks’ threat hunting tools (and/or client owned hunting instrumentation where applicable)

Assist Crypsis Leadership in the development of security standards and best practices for the organization and recommend security enhancements as needed

Able to conduct cyber risk assessments using frameworks or standards like NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, PCI, CIS Top 20, CMMC, or other industry measurement tools

Conduct cloud penetration testing engagements to assess specific workloads (i.e., AWS, GCP, Azure, containers, or other PaaS and SaaS instances) for vulnerabilities and subsequently attempt to exploit identified weaknesses after receiving permission from client stakeholders

Provide recommendations to clients on specific security measures to monitor and protect sensitive data and systems from infiltration and cyber-attacks including response and recovery of a data security breach

Ability to perform travel requirements as needed to meet business demands (on average 30%)

Qualification

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Required

6+ years of professional experience with risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods focused on Information Assurance, Information Systems/Network Security, Infrastructure Design, and Vulnerabilities Assessments

Experience managing a team of consultants

Demonstrate a deep understanding of how malicious software works (i.e.-malware, trojans, rootkits, etc.)

Ability to modify known and/or craft custom exploits manually without dependence on consumer tools such as Metasploit

Strong knowledge of tools and techniques used to conduct network, wireless, and web application penetration testing

Familiarity with web application penetration testing and code auditing to find security gaps and vulnerabilities

Knowledge and experience in conducting cyber risk assessments using industry standards

Experience with penetration testing, administering, and troubleshooting major flavors of Linux, Windows, and major cloud IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS providers (i.e., AWS, GCP, and Azure)

Experience with scripting and editing existing code and programming using one or more of the following: Perl, Python, ruby, bash, C/C++, C#, or Java

Experience with security assessment tools, including Nessus, OpenVAS, MobSF. Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Cobalt Strike, Bloodhound, and Empire

Knowledge of application, database, and web server design and implementation

Knowledge of network vulnerability assessments, web and cloud application security testing, network penetration testing, red teaming, security operations, or 'hunt'

Knowledge of open security testing standards and projects, including OWASP & MITRE ATT&CK

Ability to read and use the results of mobile code, malicious code, and anti-virus software

Ability to scope new opportunities with prospective clients, including drafting statements of work and proposals

Knowledge of computer forensic tools, technologies, and methods

Identified ability to grow into a valuable contributor to the practice and, specifically - have an external presence via public speaking, conferences, and/or publications

have credibility, executive presence, and gravitas

be able to have a meaningful and rapid delivery contribution

have the potential and capacity to understand all aspects of the business and an excellent understanding of PANW products

be collaborative and able to build relationships internally, externally, and across all PANW functions, including the sales team

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or equivalent years of professional experience or equivalent military experiences to meet job requirements and expectations

Benefits

FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees

Mental and financial health resources

Personalized learning opportunities

Restricted stock units

Bonus

Company

Palo Alto Networks

Glassdoor

4.1

Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.

Founded in 2005

Santa Clara, California, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.paloaltonetworks.com

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