Senior Principal Security & Detection Engineer
Listed on 2026-11-05
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Engineering
Cybersecurity
Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Security / Detection Engineer in Santa Clara to own the end-to-end detection lifecycle, translating multi-stage attack patterns into precise signatures and ensuring high-performance enforcement across inline engines.
The role requires 4+ years in detection engineering, deep knowledge of signatures (Snort/Suricata, Yara, PAN-OS), and proficiency in Python/Regex, with a strong MITRE ATT&CK background and evasion techniques understanding.
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This posting is for the Senior Principal Security & Detection Engineer role at Palo Alto Networks, based in Santa Clara, CA, United States.
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