Principal Consultant, Offensive Security, Proactive Services (Unit 42)

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we're united by a shared mission-to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

• Conduct comprehensive penetration tests (network, web application, cloud, mobile) to identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
• Develop custom scripts, tools, and methodologies to automate and enhance offensive security engagements and internal processes.
• Lead client engagements, clearly articulating testing approaches and methodologies to both technical and executive audiences.
• Generate detailed reports that communicate test results, identified risks, and concrete remediation recommendations to clients.
• Perform cyber risk assessments using industry frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and CIS Top 20.
• Conduct threat hunting and compromise assessment engagements to identify active or dormant indicators of compromise (IoCs) in client environments.
• Proactively collaborate with internal teams and clients, exchanging information to ensure alignment and accomplish shared security objectives.
• Assist in scoping new opportunities and developing internal infrastructure for offensive security research and development.

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 6+ years of professional experience in information security, with a focus on penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Expertise with security assessment tools such as Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Cobalt Strike, Nessus, and Bloodhound.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming with languages like Python, PowerShell, Ruby, or C++.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting penetration tests across various environments including Windows, Linux, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).

• Experience managing or mentoring junior consultants on security engagements.
• Certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, or GXPN.
• Experience with public speaking, publishing research, or contributing to the security community.
• Knowledge of computer forensic tools, technologies, and incident response methods.