Sr Staff Security Software Engineer (Threat Detection Engineer Tool Development)

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Threat Detection Engineer (Threat Data Platform)

The Threat Data Platform team specializes in providing tools enabling threat researchers and incident response consultants to work more efficiently across the vast amounts of data Palo Alto Networks has at its disposal. Our experts bridge the gap between application development using modern best practices / technology and the world-class research teams.

This role will challenge you to become a true force-multiplier partnering with other security research teams by designing and building threat centric application workflows process automations and the creation of threat intelligence for consumption by products researchers and customers. This is a hybrid role where we automate the work but then respond to operational anomalies and quality flags the system may raise.

Your Impact

This role bridges security research and fundamental software implementation

You will be responsible as subject matter experts to interpret threat intelligence from both automated systems and machine learning.

You will also be creating the software modules that generate indicator lists measure indicator quality and gauge the quality of intelligence ingested.

The Threat Data Platform is the keystone for intelligence production and dissemination; you are its steward

Qualifications : Your Experience

Demonstrable expertise in an operational security role - soc analysis reverse engineering threat intelligence monitoring and / or creation

Experience interpreting logs from commercial security products

Deep understanding of sandbox technologies; how they work and interpreting their reports

Passion for using automation to enable workflows and automate your day to day tasks

Expert experience in python is a must

Strong understanding of fundamental software design for data access and processing larger datasets (REST / SQL / BQ / Mongo / etc)

Additional Information :

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications experience and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary commission target (for sales / commissioned roles) is expected to be between $149000 - $204000 / YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple : we cant 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   .

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.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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Department / Functional Area : Engineering

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1