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The company Cloud Content team is an integral part of the Content Product Group, tasked with the critical mission of safeguarding cloud environments through innovative detection and response capabilities. This specialized team comprises cloud security experts, researchers, and engineers in various time zones working in unison to ensure our customers cloud workloads are secure against the ever-changing threats in the security landscape.As a senior researcher on the team, you will play a pivotal role in conducting security research, and translating it to direct security value for the company and product.This role provides a unique opportunity to join a team with strategic importance to protecting our customers from emerging threats and novel attack methodologies in both cloud and Linux based environments. You will stay ahead of the curve with regards to the threat landscape and your research will directly impact the direction of the team and our product.You will also get to work with vast datasets, have a direct impact on the efficacy and evolution of our detections, and play a decisive role in the strategic direction of our product development. Your contributions will enable continuous improvement of our companys cloud detection capabilities ensuring that our customers can be secured with the most advanced security measures in place.
What Youll Do:
Initiate and conduct Cloud Research Initiatives: follow the threat landscape to identify trends in the realm of cloud infrastructure security, threat actors, novel attack approaches, and vulnerabilities in cloud-based and/or cloud-native environments and workloads.
Conduct cutting edge research in the areas of Linux security (low level and high level operating system research) and become an authoritative source of knowledge in the team.
Research threats and vulnerabilities in cloud provider infrastructure and containerized applications and workloads.
Develop advanced cloud security models: Create sophisticated models and frameworks for identifying and mitigating new types of cloud threats. Focus on predictive analytics and proactive threat hunting methodologies.
Collaborate with cross functional teams: Work closely with various teams, including engineering, product management, detection engineering, and threat intelligence to drive cloud detections in the company falcon platform.
Provide cloud security thought leadership: Share insights and best practices with the broader security community through publications, conference presentations, and technical blogs.

The company Cloud Content team is an integral part of the Content Product Group, tasked with the critical mission of safeguarding cloud environments through innovative detection and response capabilities. This specialized team comprises cloud security experts, researchers, and engineers in various time zones working in unison to ensure our customers cloud workloads are secure against the ever-changing threats in the security landscape.As a senior researcher on the team, you will play a pivotal role in conducting security research, and translating it to direct security value for the company and product.This role provides a unique opportunity to join a team with strategic importance to protecting our customers from emerging threats and novel attack methodologies in both cloud and Linux based environments. You will stay ahead of the curve with regards to the threat landscape and your research will directly impact the direction of the team and our product.You will also get to work with vast datasets, have a direct impact on the efficacy and evolution of our detections, and play a decisive role in the strategic direction of our product development. Your contributions will enable continuous improvement of our companys cloud detection capabilities ensuring that our customers can be secured with the most advanced security measures in place.
What Youll Do:
Initiate and conduct Cloud Research Initiatives: follow the threat landscape to identify trends in the realm of cloud infrastructure security, threat actors, novel attack approaches, and vulnerabilities in cloud-based and/or cloud-native environments and workloads.
Conduct cutting edge research in the areas of Linux security (low level and high level operating system research) and become an authoritative source of knowledge in the team.
Research threats and vulnerabilities in cloud provider infrastructure and containerized applications and workloads.
Develop advanced cloud security models: Create sophisticated models and frameworks for identifying and mitigating new types of cloud threats. Focus on predictive analytics and proactive threat hunting methodologies.
Collaborate with cross functional teams: Work closely with various teams, including engineering, product management, detection engineering, and threat intelligence to drive cloud detections in the company falcon platform.
Provide cloud security thought leadership: Share insights and best practices with the broader security community through publications, conference presentations, and technical blogs.

Are you passionate about innovation in cloud security and want to redefine how Security Operations Centers (SOCs) leverage both agent and agentless technologies for detection and response? Join our cutting-edge Security Research team and lead the development of next-generation cloud detection and response solutions. In this role, you will define detection use cases, analyze threat data, and create advanced security content to protect against evolving threats in cloud environments. Be part of an exceptional team of researchers and engineers dedicated to safeguarding our customers. This is your opportunity to dive into pioneering technologies that integrate cloud security with innovative detection methodologies in a world-leading cybersecurity company.
Your Impact
Conduct ongoing research to identify and develop new detection techniques for both agent-based and agentless cloud technologies
Stay ahead of Advanced Threats, attacker methodologies, and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to ensure our solutions remain proactive and effective against emerging threats
Simulate real-world attack scenarios in lab settings, performing in-depth analysis of adversarial behaviors and their implications for cloud security
Foster a collaborative atmosphere within an experienced, diverse, and supportive research team, driving forward new and innovative ideas in cloud detection and response.

If you are an innovator at heart and passionate about redefining how organizations secure modern environments end-to-end, we're looking for you.
As a Manager of the Core Cloud Posture team, you will lead a new, high-impact team of security researchers. You'll innovate and build on top of our market-leading posture portfolio and be responsible for the "what's next." Your mission is to innovate on top of this foundation, build the intelligent "connective tissue" that provides unparalleled context, and architect the next-generation features that will keep us ahead of the market.
Your Impact
Lead, and grow a team of talented security researchers focused on enhancing the cloud security posture of our customers.
Act as a technical mentor and force multiplier for junior security researchers. You will actively share your deep industry experience, guide their research methodologies, and foster a learning environment that accelerates their professional development from talented juniors into autonomous experts.
Champion the continuous evolution of our security logic. You will ensure our posture coverage keeps pace with the rapidly changing cloud landscape, systematically addressing gaps and refining our policies to address evolving threats.
Leverage our advanced cross-product engines to synthesize isolated findings into a cohesive, prioritized story of risk for the customer.
Stay ahead of the evolving cloud threat landscape, translating the latest research on cloud-native based attacks into resilient posture policies that effectively minimize the attack surface.
Foster collaboration across engineering, product management, and go-to-market teams to deliver impactful security solutions.

we are seeking a highly motivated and talented XDR Research Engineer to join our XDR Research team. In this role, you will develop advanced detection logic to identify and analyze security threats across the company XDR platform. Leveraging the rich data available in the company Cloud data lake, you will conduct extensive research and threat-hunting activities to broaden our detection capabilities and proactively uncover previously unknown threats.
Your work will directly influence the evolution of our companys XDR capabilities and strengthen the security posture of thousands of global customers.
This is an exceptional opportunity for security professionals passionate about Network Security, Detection Engineering, Malware Analysis, and Threat Hunting who want to make a meaningful impact on a fast-growing cybersecurity environment.
Responsibilities
Develop advanced detection logic for the XDR platform to identify security threats.
Conduct research using our company Cloud data, competitive intelligence, and newly published threat reports to expand detection coverage.
Create hunting heuristics and methodologies to uncover unknown or emerging threats.
Continuously improve detection accuracy and enhance the platforms ability to identify threats in a dynamic security landscape.
Participate in cybersecurity breach investigations and security incident activities.
Contribute to technical blogs and PR materials, and participate in cybersecurity conferences.

Are you an innovative security researcher with a deep understanding of Linux systems and a passion for protecting modern environments? Do you want to lead the charge in securing enterprise networks against the latest threats?
We're looking for a skilled professional to join our team, focusing on the critical and rapidly evolving fields of Linux and API security. You'll be a foundational member of a new and growing team dedicated to the "blue ocean" of detection and developing multiple new fields within the biggest cybersecurity enterprise in the world. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise and influence the future of threat prevention, helping us build cutting-edge security solutions from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of our security solutions
Enhance the effectiveness of our product by designing cutting-edge protection components and developing sophisticated detection rules
Research Linux OS internals, Virtualized environments, and low-level system behaviors to inform and enhance our attack prevention mechanisms
Investigate and develop innovative methods for detecting threats and securing APIs, ensuring robust protection for modern applications and cloud-native environments
Apply sophisticated AI and big data approaches to investigate and research large amounts of data across our clients
Research and lead novel protection ideas to a production-grade level, serving as a subject matter expert
Stay up to date with the latest attacker methodologies, APT campaigns, and TTPs targeting Linux systems and APIs
Conduct static and dynamic reverse engineering of Linux malware to uncover new techniques and develop corresponding mitigation strategies
Work closely with engineering, product management, and other research teams to translate research findings into production-grade features.

Are you excited about leading a team of researchers who are redefining how cloud security is automated? Do you want to shape the future of an Autonomous SOC by building the next generation of remediation and response content?
As the Cloud Cybersecurity Research Manager, you will lead a team of talented researchers creating autonomous remediation plans for cloud runtime and posture issues. You will drive innovation, mentor researchers, and ensure our automation content is precise, safe, and impactful. This role combines hands-on technical knowledge with strategic leadership, empowering your team to deliver solutions that protect customers at scale.
Your Impact
Lead and mentor a team of cloud security researchers, fostering technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration
Define research priorities and guide the design of robust, testable, and autonomous remediation plans for cloud runtime and posture issues (CSPM, DSPM, CIEM, CNAPP, IAM, etc.)
Ensure high-quality delivery of SOAR playbooks and automation content aligned with customer needs and company vision
Collaborate with product, engineering, and threat research teams to maximize the impact of remediation content
Establish processes, KPIs, and best practices to continuously improve research output, playbook quality, and operational efficiency
Stay up to date with attacker TTPs, cloud-native threats, and emerging technologies to guide team direction.

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Security Researcher to join our Threat and Detection Group at the Tel-Aviv R&D center.
This team focuses on PANW Cortex Security and Security Assurance features across various operating systems and platforms, including (but not limited to) Linux, Mac, and Cloud. This is an applied research role with a clear mission: your research directly improves the detection and prevention capabilities of our XDR agent.
The role involves simulating, automating, and developing proof-of-concepts for known threats and offensive tools to evaluate new feature security coverage and detection quality, aligned with the Kill Chain/MITRE ATT&CK Framework and real-world threats. We need an experienced Security Researcher with a deep background in offensive security concepts and a strong interest in Linux, Cloud, and macOS platforms.
You will conduct Linux security evaluations, research innovations to enhance our security solutions, and find innovative yet practical solutions to contemporary problems. You will also develop custom tools and advanced in-house security capabilities to continuously validate our product's defenses.
Your Impact
Work hand-in-hand with the Cortex Agent release team. This role demands applied research synchronized with our delivery schedule, ensuring that every feature release is validated against the latest threats prior to launch.
Drive our threat simulation automation strategy by researching and developing new tools and capabilities that emulate real-world adversary behavior.
Enrich our Security Automation Coverage and infrastructure to protect against known and unknown threats.
Thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, mastering new security features, technologies, and complex platforms (from kernel to Kubernetes) quickly.
Conduct hands-on research to identify real-world Malware, exploits, and novel attack vectors, then create and code PoCs to test our defenses.
Act as a key research partner with engineering teams to push and validate our product capabilities.
Leverage data-driven approaches to identify threats and propose effective mitigations.

Were looking for Senior Cloud Security Researcher with a strong security background to join our innovative Research team.
We are looking for a Cloud Security Researcher who will join our mission to revolutionize cyber defense through innovative research and cutting-edge technology. As part of our research work, you'll investigate cyberattacks targeting cloud and SaaS (Software as a Service) environments, enhancing our expertise and contributing directly to the evolution of our CDR (Cloud Detection and Response) platform. Youll collaborate with cross-functional teams, bridging knowledge and aligning efforts across the organization.

What You'll Do:
Lead innovative research into cyber threats targeting cloud platforms, SaaS applications, Kubernetes, and emerging technologies by leveraging state-of-the-art tools and methodologies.
Develop and refine cutting-edge detection algorithms and forensic investigation techniques to uncover and mitigate sophisticated attacks in cloud and SaaS environments.
Conduct comprehensive investigations of real-world cloud security incidents, transforming insights into actionable strategies that continually evolve our threat detection capabilities.
Share your research accomplishments and innovative findings with the security community through blog posts, conference presentations, and other professional forums, enhancing our industry reputation and fostering collaborative growth.
Contribute your expertise to shape the strategic direction and ongoing development of our CDR product suite, ensuring our offerings stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify novel techniques and implement robust defenses, uniting diverse expertise to secure cloud and SaaS infrastructures.

Location: Tel Aviv, IL.
Hybrid work environment .

Are you passionate about advancing automation in identity security? Do you thrive at the intersection of research, innovation, and large-scale impact? As a Senior Security Researcher, you will drive the design of autonomous response strategies to counter identity-based threats, misconfigurations, and abuse scenarios. Your research will directly shape the Cortex platforms ability to remediate identity-driven attacks, ensuring effective, safe, and scalable automation for our customers. You will collaborate with world-class researchers and engineers to deliver on the vision of the Autonomous SOC.
Your Impact
Lead the design and implementation of robust, testable, and safe remediation playbooks for identity-related threats (e.g., privilege escalation, credential abuse, lateral movement, IAM misconfigurations).
Conduct deep research on adversary TTPs targeting identity systems and translate insights into automated detection and response mechanisms.
Drive innovation in identity security automation by applying data analysis, modeling, and programming to refine remediation strategies.
Serve as a subject-matter expert and mentor within the research group, elevating the teams overall expertise in identity security.
Stay ahead of evolving identity-based attack vectors, cloud-native identity risks, and advanced adversary tradecraft to ensure our automation keeps pace with threats.