Description:

As a Principal Product Security Researcher, you will play a high visibility and impactful role in helping Palo Alto Networks address the latest security threats.
You will discover and create proof of concepts for new security vulnerabilities in Palo Alto Networks products and cloud offerings.
Your role will involve advancing the state of the art in security research and bug hunting by developing novel methods for vulnerability discovery.
You will evaluate the security of Palo Alto Networks products’ code and architecture and propose changes to improve their security posture.
Performing root-cause analysis of vulnerabilities and collaborating closely with product teams to develop and review secure solutions will be part of your responsibilities.
You will serve as a product security subject-matter expert when collaborating with Palo Alto Networks leadership and industry partners.

Requirements:

A proven track record of discovering and exploiting impactful vulnerabilities in software, such as CVEs, bug bounties, or talks, is required.
You must be an expert in secure programming, penetration testing, and security architecture in cloud native environments like GCP and AWS.
Strong familiarity with cloud security, Linux, low-level operating system concepts, and networking is essential.
You should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary, preferably demonstrated through technical blogs, write-ups, and talks.
Experience writing SAST rules and fuzzing/instrumenting complex applications to discover vulnerabilities is a plus.
Participation in Capture the Flag (CTF) events, a local OWASP chapter, or similar security-focused communities is also a plus.
A BS or MS Degree in Engineering or Computer Science, related to computer security, application security, information security, network security, or cryptography is preferred.

Palo Alto Networks offers a FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees.
The company provides mental and financial health resources to support employees' wellbeing.
Personalized learning opportunities are available to foster ongoing development.
Compensation for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location, with a starting base salary expected to be between $160,000/yr to $257,300/yr.
The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.
Palo Alto Networks is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability.