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Principal Consultant, Offensive Security, Proactive Services - Unit 42
Principal Consultant, Offensive Security, Proactive Services - Unit 42-May 2024
London
May 2, 2025
ABOUT PALO ALTO NETWORKS
Palo Alto Networks provides robust, innovative protection against cyberattacks.
10,000+ employees
Technology
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About Principal Consultant, Offensive Security, Proactive Services - Unit 42

  Company Description Our Mission

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

  Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.

  Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the 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.

  Our Approach to Work

  We lead with flexibility and choice in all of our people programs. We have disrupted the traditional view that all employees have the same needs and wants. We offer personalization and offer our employees the opportunity to choose what works best for them as often as possible - from your wellbeing support to your growth and development, and beyond!

  At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work from the office three days per week, leaving two days for choice and flexibility to work where you feel most effective. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. While details may evolve, our goal is to create an environment where innovation thrives, with office-based teams coming together three days a week to collaborate and thrive, together!

  Job Description Your Career

  The Principal on the Offensive Security team is focused on assessing and challenging the security posture across a comprehensive portfolio of clients. The individual will utilize a variety of tools developed and act as a key team member in client engagements. They will be the client’s advocate for cybersecurity best practices and will provide strong recommendations in this domain. 

  Your Impact

  Leading Red Team and Purple team engagementsDeveloping, extending, or modifying exploits, shellcode or exploit toolsDeveloping applications in C#, ASP, .NET, ObjectiveC, Go, or Java (J2EE)Experience with TIBER security assessmentsPolished presentation skills, to include capabilities at technical, executive, and board levelsDevelop scripts, tools, and methodologies to automate and streamline internal processes and engagements.Automate the creation of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures, portions of engagements, and other offensive security work to inform and drive our engagements.Conduct cloud penetration testing engagements to assess specific workloads (i.e., AWS, GCP, Azure, containers, or other PaaS and SaaS instances) for vulnerabilities and subsequently attempt to exploit identified weakness after receiving permission from client stakeholders.  Provide recommendations to clients on specific security measures to monitor and protect sensitive data and systems from infiltration and cyber-attacks including response and recovery of a data security breach.Ability to perform travel requirements as needed to meet business demands (on average 30%). Qualifications Your Experience

  8+ years of professional experience of performing Red Teams and Purple TeamsDemonstrate a deep understanding of how malicious software works (i.e.-malware, trojans, rootkits, etc.)Ability to modify known and/or craft custom exploits manually without dependence on consumer tools such as Metasploit.Experience with penetration testing, administering, and troubleshooting major flavors of Linux, Windows, and major cloud IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS providers (i.e., AWS, GCP, and Azure).Experience with scripting and editing existing code and programming using one or more of the following: Perl, Python, ruby, bash, C/C++, C#, or Java.Experience with security assessment tools, Burp Suite Pro, Cobalt Strike, Brute Ratel, Bloodhound, and Empire.Knowledge of application, database, and web server design and implementation.Knowledge of open security testing standards and projects, including OWASP & MITRE ATT&CK.Ability to read and use the results of mobile code, malicious code, and anti-virus software.Knowledge of computer forensic tools, technologies, and methods.Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or equivalent years of professional experience to meet job requirements and expectations.Candidates will have one or more of the following:CREST Certified Simulated Attack Specialist (CCSAS)CREST Certified Simulated Attack Manager (CCSAM)CREST Certified Tester of Infrastructure (CCT INF)Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)Offensive Security Evasion Techniques and Breaching Defences (OSEP)Offensive Security Advanced Windows Exploitation (OSEE) Additional Information The Team

  Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team.  Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team comprises recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics, and information security. With a highly successful track record of delivering mission-critical cybersecurity solutions, we are experienced in working quickly to provide effective incident response, attack readiness, and remediation plans with a focus on providing long-term support to improve our clients’ security posture. 

  Our Commitment

  We’re trailblazers who dream big, 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 disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation 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 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.  

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