Principal Researcher (Unit 42)

Qualifications Required

Qualifications Minimum of 7 years of experience in the cyber threat intelligence (CTI) field, including threat research, analytic production, and client-facing delivery. Strong knowledge of cyber threat actors, noteworthy attacks, and the ability to quickly recognize shifts or deviations from threat activity baselines. Demonstrated ability to contextualize cyber events, identify historical patterns, and provide tailored defensive recommendations. Exceptional writing and presentation skills with experience communicating complex threat intelligence to diverse audiences, including C-suite executives. Proven ability to operate under short-fuse deadlines, manage concurrent tasks, and thrive in complex and sometimes ambiguous situations. Preferred

Qualifications Deep experience with cyber threat intelligence frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and advanced analytical techniques. Experience presenting at major CTI or cyber threat research conferences. History of triaging and modeling open-source data and telemetry, with a preference for experience using graph-based analysis tools (e.g., Synapse). Experience with prompt engineering and leveraging AI capabilities to support the development of intelligence products.

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/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered

compensation may also include restricted stock units and a

bonus. A description of our employee

benefits may be found here . $162,700.00 - $263,175.00/yr Our Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t 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 [email protected] . 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. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes

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