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Security Researcher Manager - Cloud & Kubernetes (Cortex)

Palo Alto Networks · Posted Sep 27, 2026

Tel Aviv, Israel, Israel
Hybrid
Full-time · Manager
5+ years

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Manager to lead a security research team for detection and response across cloud environments, focusing on Kubernetes and hybrid cloud-native environments.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of security researchers conducting research on attacks against cloud data, Kubernetes and containers.
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of talented security researchers focused on defending organizations as they transition from on-premises data centers to modern cloud and Kubernetes infrastructure.
Drive the strategy and execution of research initiatives to uncover novel techniques for detecting and responding to sophisticated attacks targeting hybrid and cloud-native environments.
Define and prioritize detection use cases, relevant datasets, and innovative analytic approaches combining runtime visibility and posture management across diverse platforms.
Stay up to date with the latest attacker methodologies, APT campaigns, and TTPs to ensure our detection capabilities stay ahead of evolving threats in both legacy and cloud contexts.

Requirements

Nice to have: MITRE ATT&CK for Containers

Skills

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