Principal Threat Researcher

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⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $172.1k - $278.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Palo Alto Networks

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10,000+ employees

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏢 Enterprise

💰 $1M Seed Round - Morta Security on 2013-02

Cybersecurity • Enterprise

Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity company that provides AI-driven platforms, products, and services to protect networks, cloud workloads, endpoints, and applications. Its portfolio includes next-generation firewalls, SASE and Prisma Cloud (CNAPP) offerings, the Cortex security operations suite (XDR, XSOAR, XSIAM), and Unit 42 threat intelligence and incident response services. Palo Alto Networks helps enterprises secure AI deployments, automate SOC workflows, and prevent, detect, and respond to sophisticated threats across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

📋 Description

• Collect, correlate, and analyze threat data from disparate global datasets into cohesive intelligence stories • Independently lead threat research initiatives by designing, developing, and maintaining tools and workflows • Translate complex technical findings into clear, tailored assessments for national security stakeholders • Perform pivot analysis across closed- and open-source datasets to map C2 infrastructure and identify TTPs • Deliver rapid-turnaround threat analysis and technical feedback during major cyber events and urgent customer RFIs • Partner with internal research teams, product engineering, consulting, and sales to drive strategic alignment • Track global adversary trends, resolve RFIs, and conduct custom intelligence research • Mentor junior analysts and influence broader company initiatives

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in threat intelligence focused on ransomware, nation-state, cybercrime, and supply-chain risks • Expert understanding of adversary attack lifecycles, TTPs, and high-fidelity indicators of compromise • Experience with passive DNS, network infrastructure analysis, and host-based information analysis • Knowledge of scripting languages for data collection and analysis • Ability to lead tasks and projects independently and recommend process improvements • Strong problem-solving skills in complex and ambiguous situations • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Experience serving as a mentor, team lead, or technical reviewer for technical research outputs (preferred) • Ability to interpret and act on internal and external intelligence reports (preferred) • Ability to conduct dark web research with appropriate OpSec (preferred) • Familiarity with static and dynamic malware analysis tools (preferred) • Prior experience working within or alongside government agencies or fusion centers (preferred) • Experience speaking at large industry conferences (preferred) • Comfortable collaborating within a fully remote team environment (preferred) • No immigration sponsorship; applicants must not require employer-sponsored work visas

🏖️ Benefits

• Restricted stock units • Bonus • Employee benefits package • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities