Sr Threat Hunting Researcher (Unit 42)

Your CareerPalo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Threat Hunting 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 Threat Hunting Researchers use advanced tools and methodologies to identify anomalies and potential threats that may go undetected by traditional security solutions. Additionally, our Threat Hunting Researchers 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. They 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 threatsCollaborate and guide our customers on the best ways to enhance their defenses and readiness for future eventsImprove Palo Alto Networks' solutions by identifying and analyzing new threats, tactics, and actors.Influence the industry by sharing knowledge and findingsCollaborate with multiple research and development groupsContribute to making the world a safer and better placeWhy to Choose UsPerform threat hunting activities on a wide variety of data sources every dayWork on the latest cybersecurity research projects and attacks on a daily basisBuild hypotheses, execute manual hunting techniques, gather and analyze results, perform forensic activities, and deliver reportsJoin a global team of experts who handle threats and adversaries on a global scale dailyEnhance your knowledge and experience in all domains of cybersecurity: Network, Endpoint, Cloud, and 3rd-party vendor data sourcesDevelop, create, and execute new hunting hypothesis methodologies to uncover threats, understand their root causes, and attribute themWe believe in automation and scalingLeverage big data to discover threats and multiple threat intelligence