Principal Researcher (Unit 42)

Qualifications (Additional Job Description)

Your ExperienceExperience working with law enforcement agenciesBS/MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or 5+ years of experience as a cleared threat intelligence analystExperience tracking advanced cybercriminals and persistent threat groupsWorking knowledge of BigQuery Proficiency in Python, C, and/or C++Familiar with static and dynamic malware analysis and common industry tools.Familiar with common tactics, techniques, and procedures used by cyber threat actors to conduct network reconnaissance and intrusions, including knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix for enterprise and individual techniques.Familiar with the cybercrime threat landscape, particularly in Business Email Compromise (BEC)Strong knowledge of cyber security threat actors, particularly their tactics, techniques, procedures, tooling, and noteworthy attacksExperience leveraging netflow, passive DNS, IP registration, malware telemetry, and other data sets to form comprehensive threat assessments Experience working with information security teams such as fusion centers, security operations centers, vulnerability threat management, security incident management, threat hunting, and data analyticsExcellent time management, often working under tight deadlines and multiple assignmentsOutstanding verbal and written communication skills.Comfortable with creating and delivering presentations in a range of environments, from industry conferences to customer briefings.Native level English fluency, any other languages a plus.

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.

€109,000.00 - €149,500.00/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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .

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? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Client-provided location(s): Amsterdam, Netherlands

Job ID: Palo_Alto_Networks-JR-013503

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-31T19:45:09