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.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

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

We are looking for a highly technical individual to join the Threat and Detection team in our Tel-Aviv RD center.

The team is dedicated to PANW Cortex Security Security Assurance, features on multiple Operating systems including but not limited to Windows and Linux, simulating and developing POCs for known threats and offensive tools to determine New features security Coverage Detection quality across the Kill Chain /MITRE ATTCK Framework and real threats.

This role requires an experienced security researcher with affinity for data and AI. you will perform data-driven security research and application of artificial intelligence to innovate and enhance our security solutions. A critical part of the job is finding innovative but practical solutions to modern day problems. Additionally you will create custom tools, and advanced in-house Security capabilities and platforms.

Your Impact

Research, Evaluate and leverage the power of AI and LLMS in cyber security

Develop and contribute to frameworks and services that provide game-changing capabilities in AI and security subjects both internally and as part of the product

leverage data-driven approaches to identify threats and provide mitigations

Perform Data-driven security research on big data platforms

Research and identify real-world Malware, exploits and Detection / Protection methods

Enrich our Security Automation Coverage and infrastructure to protect against known and unknown threats

Partner with research engineering teams to push our product capabilities

Research and develop new tools and capabilities that emulate real-world adversary behavior.

Your Experience

5+ years experience in security research / development

3+ years of experience with python

In-depth knowledge of windows internals

In-depth knowledge of network protocols

2+ years of data analysis / data-driven research experience

Pandas dataframes - Big advantage

Experience with big data - Advantage

Experience with AI / LLMs / ML - Big advantage

Experience with tools such as IDA Pro, Windbg, Sysinternals, etc - Advantage

Experience with XDR/SIEM/EDR/NDR product - Advantage

The Team

Our engineering team is at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. 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 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.

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Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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 [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.