Principal Consultant, Offensive Security, Proactive Services (Unit 42)- Remote
Company: Palo Alto Networks Unit 42
Location: Irvine
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Company Description
At Palo Alto Networks -, everything starts and ends with our
mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our
digital way of life. We have the vision of a world where each day
is safer and more secure than the one before. These aren't easy
goals to accomplish - but we're not here for easy. We're here for
better. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and
disrupting the way things are done, and we're looking for
innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of
cybersecurity as we are.
We're changing the nature of work. Palo Alto Networks is evolving
to meet the needs of our employees now and in the future through
FLEXWORK, our approach to how we work. From benefits to learning,
location to leadership, we've rethought and recreated every aspect
of the employee experience at Palo Alto Networks. And because it
FLEXes around each individual employee based on their individual
choices, employees are empowered to push boundaries and help us all
evolve, together.
Job Description
- Assist in the development of internal infrastructure design for
research, development, and testing focused on offensive
security
- Conducts periodic scans of networks to find and detect
vulnerabilities
- Performs client penetration testing to find any vulnerabilities
or weaknesses that might be exploited by a malicious party, using
open-source, custom, and commercial testing tools
- Ability to assist in scoping engagements by clearly
articulating various penetration approaches and methodologies to
audiences ranging from highly technical to executive personnel
- Report generation that clearly communicates testing and
assessment details, results, and remediation recommendations to
clients
- Develop scripts, tools, and methodologies to automate and
streamline internal processes and engagements
- Conducts IT application testing, cybersecurity tool and systems
analysis, system and network administration, and systems
engineering support for the sustainment of information technology
systems. (mobile application testing, penetration testing,
application, security, and hardware testing)
- Conduct threat hunting and/or compromise assessment engagements
to identify active or dormant indicators of compromise (IoCs) using
Crypsis and Palo Alto Networks' threat hunting tools (and/or client
owned hunting instrumentation where applicable)
- Assist Crypsis Leadership in the development of security
standards and best practices for the organization and recommend
security enhancements as needed
- Able to conduct cyber risk assessments using frameworks or
standards like NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2, PCI, CIS Top 20, CMMC, or
other industry measurement tools
- Conduct cloud penetration testing engagements to assess
specific workloads (i.e., AWS, GCP, Azure, containers, or other
PaaS and SaaS instances) for vulnerabilities and subsequently
attempt to exploit identified weaknesses after receiving permission
from client stakeholders
- Provide recommendations to clients on specific security
measures to monitor and protect sensitive data and systems from
infiltration and cyber-attacks including response and recovery of a
data security breach
- Ability to perform travel requirements as needed to meet
business demands (on average 30%)
Qualifications
- 6-9+ years of professional experience with risk assessment
tools, technologies, and methods focused on Information Assurance,
Information Systems/Network Security, Infrastructure Design, and
Vulnerabilities Assessments
- Experience managing a team of consultants
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of how malicious software
works (i.e.-malware, trojans, rootkits, etc.)
- Ability to modify known and/or craft custom exploits manually
without dependence on consumer tools such as Metasploit
- Strong knowledge of tools and techniques used to conduct
network, wireless, and web application penetration testing
- Familiarity with web application penetration testing and code
auditing to find security gaps and vulnerabilities
- Knowledge and experience in conducting cyber risk assessments
using industry standards
- Experience with penetration testing, administering, and
troubleshooting major flavors of Linux, Windows, and major cloud
IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS providers (i.e., AWS, GCP, and Azure)
- Experience with scripting and editing existing code and
programming using one or more of the following: Perl, Python, ruby,
bash, C/C++, C#, or Java
- Experience with security assessment tools, including Nessus,
OpenVAS, MobSF. Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Cobalt Strike,
Bloodhound, and Empire
- Knowledge of application, database, and web server design and
implementation
- Knowledge of network vulnerability assessments, web and cloud
application security testing, network penetration testing, red
teaming, security operations, or 'hunt'
- Knowledge of open security testing standards and projects,
including OWASP & MITRE ATT&CK
- Ability to read and use the results of mobile code, malicious
code, and anti-virus software
- Ability to scope new opportunities with prospective clients,
including drafting statements of work and proposals
- Knowledge of computer forensic tools, technologies, and
methods
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science,
Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or equivalent years of
professional experience to meet job requirements and
expectations
Additional Information
The Team
Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team.
Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing
the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital
forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team is composed of
recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical
expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response,
digital forensics, and information security. With a highly
successful track record of delivering mission-critical
cybersecurity solutions, we are experienced in working quickly to
provide an effective incident response, attack readiness, and
remediation plans with a focus on providing long-term support to
improve our clients' security posture.
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.
Covid-19 Vaccination Information for Palo Alto Networks Jobs
- Vaccine requirements and disclosure obligations vary by
country.
- Unless applicable law requires otherwise, you must be
vaccinated for COVID or qualify for a reasonable accommodation if:
- The job requires accessing a company worksite
- The job requires in-person customer contact and the customer
has implemented such requirements
- You choose to access a Palo Alto Networks worksite
- If you have questions about the vaccine requirements of this
particular position based on your location or job requirements,
please inquire with the recruiter.
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