Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in the cybersecurity research field.
• Threat Research & OS Internals: Proven track record of applying deep cyber and analytical expertise to build robust security logic using endpoint telemetry. Supported by a profound understanding of Windows and Linux OS/kernel internals to engineer advanced defenses.
• Reverse engineering experience: Demonstrated expertise in reverse engineering (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra) across multiple platforms to dissect malware and identify sophisticated attack vectors.
• Programming & Native Code Comprehension: Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis and rapid prototyping, combined with the ability to comprehend native code (C, C++, or Rust) to effectively read and interpret agent code, low-level system interactions, and memory operations.
• End-to-End Research Ownership: A scientific, data-driven approach to solving complex security challenges, with a proven track record of owning research initiatives from initial ideation through to the deployment of production-grade capabilities.
• Communication & Mentorship: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex threat research to diverse audiences, mentor junior team members, and champion security initiatives across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• AI Agents & Frameworks: Hands-on experience developing and working with AI Agents and agentic workflows. Technical understanding of the architectural distinctions between an agent, a skill, and Model Context Protocol (MCP). Proven experience utilizing common agentic frameworks.
• Data Scale & Telemetry Analysis: Proficiency in query languages (e.g., SQL) and big data platforms (e.g., GCP) to parse, manipulate, and query large-scale agent telemetry, extracting actionable security insights and uncovering threat patterns from massive datasets.

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that 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 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.

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