Senior Principal Researcher (Unit 42) - Remote

Overview

The Senior Principal Researcher role at Palo Alto Networks involves expert knowledge of threats in the retail and hospitality industries, providing meaningful intelligence contributions and establishing thought leadership in the cybersecurity landscape.

In Short

• Expert in collecting and analyzing threat intelligence data.
• Document and communicate emerging threats and trends.
• Translate threat intelligence into shareable formats.
• Investigate adversary actions using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
• Conduct deep analysis using internal telemetry and open-source datasets.
• Provide quick-turnaround threat analysis for urgent requests.
• Serve as an internal SME for retail and hospitality threats.
• Demonstrate thought leadership across Unit 42.
• Foster collaboration with stakeholders and grow industry connections.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in threat intelligence.
• Expert understanding of adversary attack lifecycle and TTPs.
• Experience with data analysis tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead projects independently.
• Proven problem-solving skills in complex situations.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

• Flexible wellbeing spending account.
• Mental and financial health resources.
• Personalized learning opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.