Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company focused on protecting digital environments and helping organizations address sophisticated threats. The Principal Consultant will lead offensive security engagements, including penetration testing, cyber risk assessments, threat hunting, and compromise assessments, while delivering actionable recommendations and developing tools and methodologies.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Restricted stock units
- Bonus
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