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Senior Threat Researcher, Unit 42

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Palo Alto Networks Italia

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Location:
United States , Washington, DC

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Salary:

139600.00 - 225775.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

As a member of the Unit 42 National Security Team (NATSEC), you will work with a globally distributed team of vulnerability researchers, reverse engineers, and threat intelligence analysts. In this role, you will be embedded within a customer environment, tracking cyber criminals, ransomware groups, and advanced persistent threats to support sensitive customer intelligence requirements and make a significant impact on national security.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide timely and actionable intelligence to support customer intelligence requirements
  • Leverage global datasets (e.g., netflow, malware, passive DNS, geospatial intelligence) to track malicious cyber actors, their infrastructure, and campaigns
  • Proactively collaborate and exchange information with a global team of threat intelligence analysts to analyze and develop coverage for emerging threats
  • Develop and present strategic threat assessments tailored to customer needs and intelligence gaps
  • Communicate effectively with product engineering teams to improve detection efficacy in our ecosystem of products
  • Challenge existing assumptions by curiously investigating threat actor TTPs to produce unique and predictive intelligence
  • Simplify complex technical findings into clear, concise reports for a variety of audiences

Requirements:

  • Active Top Secret Clearance (TS/SCI) with Polygraph
  • Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • OR 5+ years of equivalent experience as a cleared cyber threat intelligence analyst
  • Proficiency in a programming or scripting language such as Python, C, or C++
  • Strong knowledge of cyber security threat actors, particularly their tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs), and tooling
  • Experience leveraging netflow, passive DNS, IP registration, and malware telemetry to form comprehensive threat assessments
  • U.S. citizenship is required for this position
  • Must reside within a local commuting distance to Washington, DC, to support on-site requirements

Nice to have:

  • Experience with large-scale data analysis platforms, such as BigQuery
  • Familiarity with static and dynamic malware analysis using common industry tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg)
  • Deep knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix and its application in tracking threat actor behaviors
  • Experience working within a security operations center (SOC), fusion center, or incident management team
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with experience delivering presentations to technical and executive audiences

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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