Senior Threat Researcher, Unit 42
Core
Provide timely, actionable threat intelligence and strategic assessments to support customer security needs by analyzing global datasets and tracking malicious cyber actors.
Role type
Senior Threat Researcher (IC)
Builds
Predictive threat intelligence, strategic assessments, and improved detection efficacy in Palo Alto Networks products.
Domain
Cybersecurity / Threat Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Large-scale data analysis (BigQuery), static and dynamic malware analysis (IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg), MITRE ATT&CK Matrix expertise, SOC/incident management experience, technical report writing
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
BigQuery, IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg
Responsibilities
Leverage global datasets (netflow, malware, passive DNS, geospatial) to track malicious actors; collaborate with global analysts on emerging threats; develop strategic threat assessments; communicate with product engineering to improve detection; investigate threat actor TTPs to produce predictive intelligence; simplify complex findings for diverse audiences
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
