Senior Consultant - Offensive Security at Palo Alto Networks

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Risk Assessment, Information Assurance, Network Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Penetration Testing, Cyber Risk Assessments, Cloud Security, Malware Analysis, Linux Administration, Windows Administration, Security Assessment Tools, Network Vulnerability Assessments, Web Application Security, Threat Hunting, Custom Exploits, Forensic Tools

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

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. 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 that 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! Job Description Your Career The Senior Consultant 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 recommendations in this domain. Your Impact Conducts periodic scans of networks to find and detect vulnerabilities Performs client penetration testing to find any vulnerabilities or weaknesses that might be exploited by a malicious party, using open-source, custom, and commercial testing tools Ability to assist in scoping engagements by clearly articulating various penetration approaches and methodologies to audiences ranging from highly technical to executive personnel Report generation that clearly communicates testing and assessment details, results, and remediation recommendations to clients Develop scripts, tools, and methodologies to automate and streamline internal processes and engagements Conducts IT application testing, cybersecurity tool and systems analysis, system and network administration, and systems engineering support for the sustainment of information technology systems (mobile application testing, penetration testing, application, security, and hardware testing) Conduct threat hunting and/or compromise assessment engagements to identify active or dormant indicators of compromise (IoCs) using Crypsis and Palo Alto Networks’ threat hunting tools (and/or client owned hunting instrumentation where applicable) 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 Qualifications Your Experience 3+ years of professional experience with risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods focused on Information Assurance, Information Systems/Network Security, Infrastructure Design, and Vulnerabilities Assessments Demonstrate 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 Knowledge of tools and techniques used to conduct network, wireless, and web application penetration testing Familiarity with web application penetration testing and code auditing to find security gaps and vulnerabilities Knowledge and experience in conducting cyber risk assessments using industry standards 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 security assessment tools Knowledge of network vulnerability assessments, web and cloud application security testing, network penetration testing, red teaming, security operations, or 'hunt' Knowledge of computer forensic tools, technologies, and methods Assist in the development of internal infrastructure design for research, development, and testing focused on offensive security Identified ability to grow into a valuable contributor to the practice Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or equivalent years of professional experience to meet job requirements and expectations or equivalent experience required Additional Information The Team Our Unit 42 organization is dynamic, high-energy, and highly collaborative. If you have an inner entrepreneurial spirit, are comfortable working in fast-paced environments, and yearn for hands-on impact, then this organization is the right one for you. As a member of the Unit 42 team, you will be one of the founding members of a newly formed team responsible for the successful adoption of purchased offerings and driving the increased up-sell of additional services/products. We are looking for experienced SaaS sales or customer success professionals, ideally with cybersecurity domain expertise, who want to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-growth 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 [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. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes Department: Customer Success & Support Job Country: Japan

Responsibilities

The Senior Consultant will assess and challenge the security posture of clients, conducting penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. They will also generate reports and provide recommendations for improving cybersecurity practices.