Full-Time Staff Researcher Analyst - Unit 42

Your CareerPalo Alto Networks seeks a senior Threat Hunter to join Unit 42's Managed Services group.

Threat Hunters proactively search for threats across multiple datasets, leading and conducting threat hunting activities related to malware, threat actor groups, and campaign activity.

Responsibilities include:

• Proactively searching for malicious activity within an organization's network using advanced tools and methodologies.
• Identifying anomalies and potential threats.
• Developing new hunting techniques and staying ahead of evolving threats.
• Working closely with Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Customers, and cybersecurity leadership.

Impact: Help multinational organizations stay ahead of cyber threats, collaborate with customers, improve Palo Alto Networks' solutions, and contribute to a safer digital world.

Experience Requirements:

• Understanding of the threat landscape, attack tools, tactics, and techniques, networking, and security fundamentals.
• Experience investigating sophisticated threats in endpoints and networks.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity research (APTs or cybercrime).
• Background in forensic analysis and incident response tools.
• Understanding of APT operations, attack vectors, data exfiltration, etc.
• Familiarity with organizational cybersecurity measures and remediation techniques.
• Strong communication skills (English).
• Knowledge of threat hunting methodologies and novel technique development.
• Experience with XDR/EDR platforms and operating system internals is a plus.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Familiarity with reverse engineering is advantageous.
• Ability to simplify complex ideas, write technical blog posts and analysis reports, and analyze malicious campaigns.
• Self-starter and ability to work independently.

Team: Unit 42 is Palo Alto Networks' global threat intelligence team. They share threat intelligence, deliver in-depth research, and share playbooks on adversary behaviors and tactics. They are passionate about making the digital world safer.

Commitment: Diverse teams are crucial for innovating and solving problems.

Additional Information: We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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