Threat Hunting Researcher (Unit 42) - Remote

Your CareerPalo Alto Networks is seeking a Threat Hunt Researcher to join Unit 42's Managed Services group. Threat Hunters in Unit 42 play a critical role in safeguarding organizations against cyber threats by proactively searching for threats across multiple datasets. They are responsible for leading and conducting threat hunting activities related to malware, threat actor groups, and campaign activity. This position requires a cross–disciplinary approach that involves a deep understanding of cybersecurity, incident response, threat intelligence, and hands–on technical skills.One primary responsibility of this role is to proactively search for signs of malicious activity within an organization's network. Our Analysts use advanced tools and methodologies to identify anomalies and potential threats that may go undetected by traditional security solutions. Additionally, our Analysts should actively engage in research and experimentation to develop new hunting techniques and stay ahead of evolving threats.Effective communication is crucial in this role. Analysts must work closely with other teams, such as Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Customers, and cybersecurity leadership, to share findings and coordinate response efforts.Your ImpactHelp multinational organizations stay one step ahead of adversaries and cyber threats.Collaborate and guide our customers on the best ways to enhance their defenses and readiness for future events.Improve Palo Alto Networks' solutions by identifying and analyzing new threats, tactics, and actors.Influence the industry by sharing knowledge and findings.Collaborate with multiple research and development groups.Contribute to making the world a safer and better place.Why to choose usPerform threat hunting activities on a wide variety of data sources every day.Work on the latest cybersecurity research projects and attacks on a daily basis.Build hypotheses, execute manual hunting techniques, gather and analyze results, perform forensic activities, and deliver reports.Join a global team of experts who handle threats and adversaries on a global scale daily.Enhance your knowledge and experience in all domains of cybersecurity: Network, Endpoint, Cloud, and 3rd-party vendor data sources.Develop, create, and execute new hunting hypothesis methodologies to uncover threats, understand their root causes, and attribute them.We believe in automation and scaling.Leverage big data to discover threats and multiple threat intelligence.