Palo Alto Networks · 3 days ago
Sr Software Engineer
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Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain software that matches customer systems to vulnerabilities (CVEs) using internal and external threat intelligence data feeds
Build an in-depth understanding of the vulnerability intelligence landscape, including what our customers need to run successful vulnerability management programs
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
Mentor other engineers and ensure that your team delivers high-quality output
Take ownership of projects, drive them to completion, and support them in production
Qualification
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Required
3+ years of experience as a professional software engineer writing back end 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)
Experience working in vulnerability management or incident response, or working closely with teams performing these functions
Proficient in Python, Golang, and/or Java, with the ability to learn new languages as needed
Some familiarity with common open source security software such as Nuclei, OpenVAS, and Nmap
Strong knowledge of CVE landscape, vulnerability management workflows, patching strategies, and open source threat data (e.g., VulnCheck)
Basic understanding how a variety of exploits work and shows skills in enumerating and selecting the correct exploit for a given system
Preferred
Cybersecurity knowledge demonstrated with base level certifications (eg OSCP, GPEN, or Pentest+) or willingness to obtain
Familiarity with current penetration and security assessment tools such as Metasploit, Nmap, Burp Suite, Wireshark, etc.
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
Experience contributing to open source software
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
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2022 (382)
2021 (544)
2020 (304)
Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO· nyse:PANW
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
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