Senior Technical Reviewer (Cortex Research) at Palo Alto Networks

Tel-Aviv, Tel-Aviv District, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Writing, Editing, Cybersecurity Research, Threat Intelligence, Communication, Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Fact-Checking, Content Production, Google Workspace, Python, SQL, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Malware Analysis, SOC Analysis

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 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 Description Your Career As a Senior Technical Reviewer for Cortex Research, you will be honing and communicating high-quality, groundbreaking cybersecurity and threat intelligence research for Palo Alto Networks XDR & XSIAM Cortex Research Department. This is a highly technical role, and a strong research/technical background is a key qualification. Your goal is to work closely with Cortex researchers and the Unit 42 publishing team to ensure our research is clearly communicated in well-produced research articles and other written, recorded and visual materials. You will also engage in communication with external vendors and industry partners. Constant collaboration with various research groups, Corporate Communications, Legal, and Content Marketing teams is essential to help raise the profile of our research and improve our brand visibility. Your Impact Work with researchers to ensure high-quality, accurate, well-written pieces that are ready for publication through our Threat Research Center, social media and other properties. Assist researchers with understanding how to translate complex technical research into clear storytelling that resonates with media and other non-technical audiences. Review pieces for clarity, accuracy, grammar, spelling, punctuation, content, brand consistency and style. Fact-check the data and claims in our threat research publications. This may include querying and mining threat intel information from internal and external repositories. Make necessary corrections and/or coordinate with other teams to identify who can resolve outstanding issues in a piece. Maintain awareness of when additional notification and coordination is necessary in order to responsibly disclose our research. Be available to give feedback and advice to researchers and others producing content around our research. Work with the publishing team to clearly communicate the status of research articles as they move through our internal processes. Work with the publishing team in our ongoing effort to improve our guidelines, processes and scheduling. Qualifications Your Experience 7+ years of relevant technical writing or editing in a research publication environment (academic, nonprofit or corporate) required. Proven experience writing or editing cybersecurity research content, including topics such as malware, APT, vulnerabilities, incident response, penetration testing, threat intelligence briefings. Deep familiarity with cybersecurity-related technical terms, and common frameworks such as the MITRE ATT&CK framework and demonstrate a good understanding of attack lifecycles. Familiarity with key concepts and terms in endpoint security, network security, identity and cloud security. Able to understand highly technical cybersecurity content and improve how it is communicated to a broad audience. Native English speaker or English level equivalent to CEFR’s C2 level requirements. Strong communicator with extraordinary writing, communication and editing skills. Strong attention to detail. Self-starter and highly motivated, with ability to be productive working remotely in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Knowledge of AP style, and a willingness to collaborate to determine a consistent style for rapidly changing industry terms. Experience in online content production. Deep knowledge of Google Workspace, especially features used in asynchronous collaboration. Proven ability to manage communications and meet deadlines across complex, global stakeholder groups, with experience working in a multicultural environment and coordinating across different time zones. Advantages Reasonable command of Python, SQL or other coding languages. Experience or certification in any of the following disciplines: penetration testing, threat intelligence, threat hunting, incident response, malware analysis, SOC analysis. Additional Information The Team Our research team is at the core of our products and connected directly to the mission of preventing cyberattacks. We are constantly innovating - challenging the way we, and the industry, think about cybersecurity. Our researchers 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. 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.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Technical Reviewer, you will ensure high-quality cybersecurity research is clearly communicated in various formats. You will collaborate with researchers and the publishing team to enhance the visibility and clarity of research outputs.