Principal Security Researcher -NDR (Cortex) at Palo Alto Networks – Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Company description

Our mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, everything starts and ends with our mission:

To be the cybersecurity partner of choice and protect our digital way of life.

Our vision is a world where every day is safer and more secure than the last. We’re a company built on a foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who we are

We take our mission to protect the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of each member of our team contribute to our collective success. Our values ​​are collected by employees and brought to life by each of us every day – from disruptive innovation and collaboration to execution. From standing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment in which we all feel involved.

As a member of our team, you shape the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value continuous learning and respect each employee as a unique individual. Because we know we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellness spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities – just to name a few!

Job description

Your career

We are looking for a Principal Network Security Researcher to join our NDR Behavioral Detection team.

You’ll create metrics-based classification algorithms that detect everything from network entities to process behavior and attackers operating in enterprise-scale networks using data from multiple network and endpoint sources; from analyzing attack patterns, finding statistical anomalies, choosing the right features, training the right model, and validating that you’re detecting the right concept based on real customer data with real APTs.

Your impact

• Explore new methods to detect targeted attackers operating in networks and endpoints using vast amounts and varied types of data
• Simulate attacks in the laboratory and perform in-depth analysis of the behavior
• Use and develop machine learning algorithms and techniques to create and improve our models
• Be part of a diverse research group, improve our research processes and lead us to a better team that creates a better product
• Stay up to date on APTs, attacker methodologies, and TTPs

Qualifications

Your experience

• Your experience
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols including but not limited to HTTP/S, SMB, RPC, DNS, DHCP, Kerberos, SMTP etc.
• Intimate knowledge and understanding of attack methods and techniques across complex enterprise networks
• Experience developing Python software
• Experience working with large data sets
• Ability to drive and own projects
• Independent and team player, critical thinker
• Advantage if you have operational knowledge and experience
• Advantage if you have experience with ML/AI for classification and anomaly detection

Additional information

The team

Our engineering team is at the heart of our products and directly connected to the mission of preventing cyber attacks. We are constantly innovating and challenging the way we and the industry think about cybersecurity. Our engineers don’t shy away from building products to solve problems no one has pursued before.

We define the industry instead of waiting for directions. We need individuals who are comfortable with ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our daily lives, which are only made possible by a secure digital environment.

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Our commitment

We are problem solvers who take risks and challenge the cybersecurity status quo. It’s simple: we cannot achieve our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodations due to a disability or special need, please contact us at [email protected].

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political beliefs, protected veteran status, race, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is the role eligible for immigration sponsorship? No. Please note that we do not sponsor work visa applicants for this position.