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Portland, OR · On-site

Research emerging threats, adversary behaviors, malware trends, vulnerabilities, and exploitation techniques relevant to the environment * Map threat activity and hunt hypotheses to recognized ...

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About the Role As Head of Threat Research at Netcraft, you will lead the team responsible for publishing research grounded in Netcraft's unique data sets, including global malicious URL and domain ...

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$202 - $278/hr

Today, Censys delivers real-time Internet intelligence and actionable threat insights to global ... Our research doesn't just advance academic knowledge--it's leveraged to directly protect enterprise ...

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As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for threat researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Threat Researcher, your daily responsibilities may include collecting and analyzing threat intelligence, investigating new malware samples, and monitoring emerging cyber threats. You’ll often work closely with security analysts and incident response teams to share findings and recommend mitigation strategies. A typical day may also involve creating detailed reports, developing detection signatures, and staying current with the latest tactics used by cyber adversaries. This role is highly dynamic, requiring you to adapt quickly to new information and threats as they arise.

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To thrive as a Threat Researcher, you need a deep understanding of cybersecurity concepts, malware analysis, network protocols, and threat intelligence, often supported by a degree in computer science or information security. Familiarity with tools like Wireshark, IDA Pro, sandbox environments, and certifications such as CISSP or GIAC are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication skills are crucial soft skills in this field. These abilities are essential for accurately identifying threats, collaborating across teams, and providing actionable insights to protect organizational assets.

What is a threat researcher?

A Threat Researcher is a cybersecurity professional who analyzes emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques to help organizations defend against cyber risks. They investigate malware, track threat actors, and provide intelligence on evolving cyber threats. This role often involves using security tools, reverse engineering, and data analysis to identify and mitigate potential security incidents. Threat Researchers collaborate with security teams to improve defenses and develop new detection strategies.

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Senior Threat Researcher, Unit 42

Palo Alto Networks

Washington, DC • On-site

$139K - $225K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Our Mission
At Palo Alto Networks®, we're united by a shared mission-to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you're in the right place.
Who We Are
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!
This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.
Job Summary
  • Provide timely and actionable intelligence to support customer intelligence requirements.
  • Leverage global datasets (e.g., netflow, malware, passive DNS, geospatial intelligence) to track malicious cyber actors, their infrastructure, and campaigns.
  • Proactively collaborate and exchange information with a global team of threat intelligence analysts to analyze and develop coverage for emerging threats.
  • Develop and present strategic threat assessments tailored to customer needs and intelligence gaps.
  • Communicate effectively with product engineering teams to improve detection efficacy in our ecosystem of products.
  • Challenge existing assumptions by curiously investigating threat actor TTPs to produce unique and predictive intelligence.
  • Simplify complex technical findings into clear, concise reports for a variety of audiences.

Qualifications
  • Experience with large-scale data analysis platforms, such as BigQuery.
  • Familiarity with static and dynamic malware analysis using common industry tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, x64dbg).
  • Deep knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix and its application in tracking threat actor behaviors.
  • Experience working within a security operations center (SOC), fusion center, or incident management team.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with experience delivering presentations to technical and executive audiences.

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Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
$139,600.00 - $225,775.00/yr
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.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

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