Principal Data Engineer

Job Description

At Palo Alto Networks, we have built a firewall-as-a-platform that can process massive volumes of network data from hundreds of thousands of customer deployments and millions of users. We leverage on data science and machine learning extensively to analyze the network traffic, to protect the users' data and network from malicious exploits and attacks, to provide the most insightful knowledge for our customers' OT operations. You will have the chance to work with a group of most talented data scientists, software developers and security researchers, and be part of an amazing team that helps unlock the value of data. You will help build and deliver solutions that can protect the ever growing number of Internet of Things, solve the ever growing challenges in cyber security,and drive technology evolution that creates positive impact over business and in the communities.

1. Model and analyze network data, identify risks and threats

2. Build data query and analytic tools to automate data analysis

3. Design and implement machine learning algorithms that analyze data, detect threats, and discover insights

4. Support data requests from the field teams and the customers; provide response and generate customized reports

5. Lead and mentor junior data engineers, developers and analysts

6. This role would combine time researching data and discovering insight, the other half would be buildingsoftware to automate security detections.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in science and technology

• 6+ years industry experience as a software developer or data engineer

• Domain expertise in DPI, network data analytics, and enterprise networking system

• Proficient in Python and Java (or C/C); solid in design patterns
• Good exposure to data science; data scientist or ML engineer background is a plus

• Background in cyber securityis a major plus

• Solid communication with excellent writing skills

• A team first player who understands the value of collaboration

Additional Information

We’re not your ordinary Information Security team. We’re a diverse group of security professionals that accepts challenging the status quo in order to protect Palo Alto Networks and our customers.

Driving innovation on the Information Security team of the fastest-growing high-tech cybersecurity company is a once in a lifetime opportunity. You’ll be joined by the brightest minds in technology, and our global teams are on the front line of defense against cyberattacks.

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 [emailprotected]

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.

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