As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing 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 wellbeing 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!

Your Career

Ready to spark a revolution in cybersecurity?

At PANW, we are heavily emphasizing novel approaches, utilizing automation, security, and data analysis to maximize our protection methods.

If you can envision the potential of transforming high-quality data into concrete security coverage, all without tedious manual processes, then you're in the right place.

As the manager of this team you will lead a powerhouse of security researchers who will redefine industry norms and combat the world's most complex cyber threats.

You will not only drive innovation but also directly lead and participate in the research, design, and development of groundbreaking solutions, leveraging big data and deep security expertise to fundamentally reshape how we protect our customers.
Your Impact

• Pioneer data-driven security solutions by applying scientific rigor to complex cybersecurity challenges
• Optimize existing production security solutions for broader coverage and improved performance
• Collaborate across partnerships to deploy innovative security solutions that maximize customer impact

Your Experience

• 5+ years of experience in leading security research teams, with a proven track record in managing complex security research initiatives
• At least 7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity research, with extensive knowledge of enterprise security solutions, deep understanding of attack vectors and defense strategies.
• Familiarity with OS internals and static/dynamic analysis
• Strong proficiency in programming (e.g. Python)
• Data Analysis - proficient in SQL or similar query languages for analyzing large datasets
• Communication - excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex research findings, processes, and concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A demonstrated history of developing novel security solutions or contributing innovative ideas to the cybersecurity community

Bonus Points

• Experience with both agent-based and agentless security technologies, including EDR, XDR, or similar tools
• Prior work in threat intelligence, APT research, or incident response
• Familiarity with data science approaches applied to security

The Team

Our engineering and research teams are at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating-challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity.
Our teams 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 feel comfortable in ambiguity, excited by the prospect of a challenge, and empowered by the unknown risks facing our everyday lives that are only enabled by a secure digital environment.

Our Commitment

We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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 care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

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

Our Commitment

We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

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 care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

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