Sr. Staff Product Security Engineer (PSIRT)
@ Palo Alto Networks

Santa Clara, California, United States
On Site
Full-time
Posted 19 days ago

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About Palo Alto Networks

At Palo Alto Networks, our mission is to protect our digital way of life by being the cybersecurity partner of choice. We foster innovation and collaboration in a high-tech environment where each employee matters.

Role Overview

As a Sr. Staff Product Security Engineer, you will lead complex vulnerability investigations and response efforts, act as a senior technical expert for our PSIRT, and drive root cause analysis and remediation processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Investigate reported security vulnerabilities in products and cloud offerings.
  • Perform deep technical analysis, impact assessment, and severity scoring (CVSS).
  • Collaborate with engineering, legal, privacy, sales, and threat intelligence teams.
  • Engage with customers, security researchers, and industry partners.
  • Mentor junior engineers and produce high-quality technical documentation.
  • Follow industry standards like ISO/IEC 29147 and ISO/IEC 30111.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in product or application security.
  • Expertise in reverse engineering, debugging and secure software practices.
  • Experience with vulnerability research, CVSS, CVE and public vulnerability databases.
  • Strong communication skills to articulate technical risks across teams.
  • BS or MS Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.

Our Team & Culture

Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where in-person interactions drive success. Enjoy benefits including FLEX spending, mental/financial health resources, and personalized learning programs.

Key skills/competency

  • Vulnerability Investigation
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Incident Response
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Secure Coding
  • PSIRT
  • CVSS Scoring
  • Collaboration
  • Mentoring
  • Technical Documentation

How to Get Hired at Palo Alto Networks

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Palo Alto Networks' culture: Study their mission, values, and news.
  • Customize your resume: Emphasize vulnerability and PSIRT experience.
  • Highlight technical skills: Showcase reverse engineering and analysis expertise.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review incident response and collaboration cases.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review CVSS scoring methodology
Practice reverse engineering exercises
Study secure coding standards
Analyze past vulnerability case studies

Behavioral Questions

Describe cross-team collaboration examples
Explain handling sensitive security incidents
Discuss mentorship and team support
Share experiences communicating technical risks

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