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Sr. Principal Security Researcher

Sr. Principal Security Researcher

CompanyPalo Alto Networks
LocationSanta Clara, CA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Proven track record of discovering new vulnerabilities and attack techniques used in the real world.
  • Deep practical knowledge network systems and protocols and how they are deployed in enterprise networks.
  • End to end experience of taking new security discovering and developing/deploying protections into a production environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills preferably demonstrated through technical blogs, published research, and security talks.

Responsibilities

  • Working from within the office of the NetSec CTO to provide research across the large Network Security portfolio at Palo Alto Networks.
  • Leverage Palo Alto Network’s security data to derive new insights that will inform threat trends and protections needed across Network Security.
  • Discover and create proof of concepts for new network or browser based attack techniques.
  • Design practical product level mitigations to prevent new and novel attacks techniques for our customers.
  • Serve as a threat and network security subject-matter expert when collaborating with Palo Alto Networks leadership and industry partners.

Preferred Qualifications

  • BS or MS Degree in Engineering or Computer Science, related to computer security, application security, information security, network security, or cryptography is preferred.