Principal Consultant, Offensive Security, Proactive Services

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks, everything starts and ends with our mission: Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life. We envision a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company committed to challenging and disrupting traditional approaches, and we're looking for innovators eager to shape the future of cybersecurity.

Who We Are

We take our mission seriously, relentlessly working to protect our customers. Each team member's unique ideas contribute to our collective success, embodying values sourced from our employees. We foster disruptive innovation and collaboration while emphasizing integrity and inclusion. With us, you'll help shape the future of cybersecurity in an environment that respects individual needs, offering a range of wellbeing programs, personalized learning opportunities, and more.

Job Description

Your Career

The Principal Consultant on the Offensive Security team will assess and enhance the security posture of a diverse portfolio of clients. This role involves utilizing various developed tools, leading client engagements, and advocating for cybersecurity best practices.

Your Impact

Develop and design internal infrastructure for research and testing in offensive security.

Perform network scans to identify and detect vulnerabilities.

Conduct client penetration testing to uncover potential vulnerabilities using a mix of tools.

Articulate and scope engagement methodologies tailored to technical and executive audiences.

Generate comprehensive reports outlining assessment results and remediation recommendations.

Create scripts and tools to automate processes and enhance engagements.

Perform various IT application testing and provide systems engineering support.

Conduct threat hunting and compromise assessments to identify indicators of compromise.

Collaborate with leadership to establish security standards and enhance best practices.

Execute cyber risk assessments based on frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI, and others.

Engage in cloud penetration testing to assess workloads for vulnerabilities, following client approval.

Offer clients detailed recommendations on safeguarding sensitive data and responding to breaches.

Be prepared for occasional travel, averaging 30%, to meet business demands.

Qualifications

Your Experience

Over 6 years of experience with risk assessment tools focused on Information Security and Vulnerabilities Assessments.

Experience in managing a team of consultants.

A deep understanding of malware and exploit development.

Ability to create custom exploits without relying solely on consumer tools.

Strong knowledge of penetration testing tools and techniques.

Experience in web application security assessments and code audits.

Background in conducting cyber risk assessments using industry standards.

Proficient in major OS like Linux and Windows, including cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.

Familiar with programming and scripting in languages like Python, Perl, or Ruby.

Experience with security assessment tools including Nessus and Metasploit.

Knowledge of application design and implementation.

Understanding of security testing methods and open standards like OWASP.

Ability to scope client opportunities and draft proposals effectively.

Knowledge of computer forensic tools and methodologies.

Capacity to become a valuable contributor with external visibility through public speaking.

Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields or equivalent experience.

The Team

Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's esteemed security advisory team, focused on creating a more secure digital world through incident response and risk management. We have a proven track record of delivering critical cybersecurity solutions quickly and effectively, ensuring long-term support to enhance our clients' security posture.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation for this role is based on qualifications, experience, and work location, typically ranging between $151,000 and $208,000 per year. Additional compensation may include restricted stock units and a bonus.

Our Commitment

We embrace diversity and are dedicated to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance, please contact us.