[Remote] Principal Cyber Threat Intelligence Researcher (Unit 42)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Palo Alto Networks is dedicated to protecting the digital way of life through innovative technology and collaboration. The Principal Cyber Threat Intelligence Researcher will join the Unit 42 team to conduct in-depth research and analysis of cyber threats, integrating various data sources to enhance threat intelligence and support product integrations. Responsibilities • Integrate open-source intelligence (OSINT) into analytic workflows, leveraging multiple enrichment sources to build a complete cyber threat picture • Author rapid tactical and strategic intelligence products for customers based on unique analytical findings • Conduct independent research and accelerated analysis to enhance the depth and breadth of our collective threat intelligence knowledge • Harness unique data holdings, including product telemetry and Incident Response (IR) data, to cluster threat activity, and produce and communicate valuable threat intelligence insights • Proactively collaborate and exchange information with other research and product teams to build joint capabilities and accomplish shared objectives • Continuously update threat actor, industry, region, and malware profiles based on ongoing analysis • Integrate AI and machine learning solutions across the intelligence lifecycle to improve analytic workflows, reduce research toil, and accelerate report creation Skills • 10-12 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, threat hunting, or a combination of technical and strategic analysis • Expert-level experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence, including actionable knowledge of adversary groups, TTPs, malware analysis, and hunting methodologies • Expert-level ability to extract intelligence from technical data sources (e.g., malware, netflow, internet scan data) • Strong understanding of the cyber threat landscape with the ability to contextualize adversary advancements and new campaigns • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent military experience • Strong writing and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex threat intelligence to diverse audiences • Advanced degree (e.g., Master of Science) in a relevant field • Experience with hypergraph modeling and clustering process-level details within the context of threat activity • Proficiency in developing and maintaining scripts (e.g., Python) to streamline intelligence workflows • Experience with prompt engineering and leveraging AI capabilities to support the development of intelligence products • Familiarity with Vertex Synapse Benefits • Restricted stock units • Bonus Company Overview • Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.paloaltonetworks.com.