Principal/Senior Email Security Researcher(Cortex XDR) at Palo Alto Networks

Tel Aviv, Tel-Aviv District, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Security research, Python, SQL, Machine learning, LLMs, Email security, Cloud security, SaaS security, Endpoint security, Kubernetes, XDR, EDR, NDR, CDR, Big data platforms, Threat analysis

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary As an innovator at heart, you will rethink the way SOCs do security. Join the analytics research group to build our analytics module by defining detection use cases, data, and content. You will collaborate with an amazing team of researchers to protect our customers across multiple domains such as Cloud, Kubernetes, SAAS, and Email security while working on a startup-level product within the biggest security company to revolutionize the security market. Key Responsibilities Build a startup-level security product within a corporate environment, blending agility with enterprise resources to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Explore how email threats evolve into Cloud, SaaS, Endpoint, and Network domains, developing detection mechanisms to counter complex attack vectors. Gain expertise across diverse domains, including endpoint, cloud, and SaaS security, to foster a comprehensive understanding of the threat landscape. Design advanced detection systems using machine learning and LLMs to identify and mitigate threats. Simulate and analyze sophisticated attacks to anticipate and counter evolving threats. Share insights with the security community through blogs, white papers, and conferences. Collaborate with a skilled team to innovate and enhance security offerings across various domains. Qualifications Required Qualifications At least 5 years of experience in security research. Excellent communication skills with the ability to present research results, processes, and ideas clearly and concisely. Proficient hands-on coding skills (e.g., Python). Experience with SQL or related query languages. Preferred Qualifications Experience with big data platforms (e.g., GCP). Experience with XDR/EDR/NDR/CDR products. Experience in email security. 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. Please use this form to provide us with information that will help direct your request and find your data in all of our systems

Responsibilities

You will build and innovate security products by defining detection use cases and content for email, cloud, and SaaS domains. Additionally, you will design advanced detection systems using machine learning and LLMs to mitigate complex attack vectors.