Security Researcher (PhD)

Job Description We are looking for a passionate and self‑driven Security Researcher to join our Cloud‑Delivered Security Services team. As a Security Researcher you will play a critical role in developing and refining security content that powers our next‑generation products. You’ll work on building and optimizing automation systems to gather and process real‑time data, supporting the detection and prevention of malware and other digital threats. Collaborating with experienced security researchers, you’ll analyze emerging threats and contribute to robust security solutions. Your Impact Learn about next‑generation firewalls and their role in network security Build and improve automation systems for data collection and processing Apply AI/ML methods to analyze real network traffic to detect, analyze, and mitigate threats Research network security countermeasures for identifying and mitigating cyber attacks Collaborate with security researchers to analyze adversarial activities and implement proactive protections Qualifications Basic understanding of malware types (e.g., Spyware, Ransomware, Exploits) and popular vulnerabilities (e.g., command injection, buffer overflow) Familiarity with key network protocols (e.g., SMTP, FTP) Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python or Go Experience with ML/GenAI techniques and tools is a plus, such as: Techniques – Anomaly detection, deep learning, supervised/unsupervised learning, and natural language processing (NLP) Tools – TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit‑Learn, Pandas, NumPy, Keras, NLTK, SpaCy, or Hugging Face Transformers Exposure to malware analysis and Capture‑the‑Flag (CTF) exercises is a plus Experience with traffic analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump) and reverse engineering tools is a plus Additional Information The Team Our Cloud‑Delivered Security Services team focuses on creating next‑generation threat prevention and security solutions, delivering cutting‑edge content to defend against cyber threats. Our areas of focus include malware analysis, IoT security, web and network security, data leakage protection, and AI‑driven threat intelligence. 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 $136,000 and $219,000 YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. Employment & EEO 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr RippleMatch Inc.