Palo Alto Networks - Senior Security Researcher (Data & AI)

As a Senior Security Researcher specializing in Data and AI within the Cortex team, you will be instrumental in developing advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities. You will leverage large-scale datasets and cutting-edge AI/ML techniques to identify sophisticated cyber threats, enhance our product’s efficacy, and contribute to the overall security posture of our customers. Your work will directly impact the future of cybersecurity.

**Your Team:**

**Your Impact:**
* Our Cortex team is composed of world-class security researchers, data scientists, and engineers who are passionate about stopping cyberattacks. We foster a highly collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced environment, encouraging exploration of new ideas and technologies. You will work alongside experts, contributing to a product that makes a real difference.
* Your Impact (reused section header for bullet points here)
* Conduct in-depth research into new and emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and adversary behaviors.
* Design, develop, and implement novel detection algorithms using data science and machine learning techniques.
* Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, anomalies, and indicators of compromise.
* Develop prototypes and tools to validate research findings and integrate them into production systems.
* Collaborate with engineering teams to translate research into scalable and robust security features.
* Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, AI/ML advancements, and threat landscapes.
* Publish research findings, present at conferences, and contribute to the security community.

**Your Experience:**
* 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity research or data science roles, with a strong focus on threat detection.
* Solid understanding of common cyberattack techniques, malware analysis, and network forensics.
* Proven experience with data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques.
* Proficiency in Python for data manipulation, analysis, and prototyping.
* Experience working with large datasets and big data technologies.
* Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or a related field.

**Bonus/Preferred Qualifications:**
* Nice-to-haves:**
* Experience with cloud security or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Familiarity with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
* Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms.