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# Red Team Engineer (Information Security)

- **Company:** Palo Alto Networks
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Red Team (Cyber Security), Software Security, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-palo-alto-networks-524074196957537/

## About the Role

PALO ALTO NETWORKS® is the fastest-growing security company in history. We offer the chance to be part of an important mission: ending breaches and protecting our way of digital life. If you are a motivated, intelligent, creative, and hardworking individual, then this job is for you!
We are looking for an experienced Red Team Engineer to plan and conduct red team exercises. We need a creative engineer with a penchant for critical analysis., + 5 years' experience in information security/penetration testing/product security roles

 + Must have the ability to perform targeted attacks with or without the use of automated tools.
 + Experience performing network penetration testing
 + Experience performing application security assessments
 + Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 + Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives
 + Must be well organized and able to leverage best practices, able to thrive in fast-paced environment, and, most importantly, have the ability to approach problems with an innovative, can-do attitude
 + Public speaking and demonstrated thought leadership in the security space
EDUCATION:

 + Prefer degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.
Learn more about Palo Alto Networks HERE and check out our FAST FACTS !

## Description

DESCRIPTION: Our Information Security organization is seeking a Staff Red Team Engineer to join our Security Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for red team exercise planning and execution. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where energy, drive, and a collaborative approach are key to success. In this role, you will:

 + Design and execute red team scenarios to highlight gaps impacting enterprise security posture and readiness.
 + Deliver executive technical outbriefs to leadership across the organization.
 + Deliver detailed reports of technical findings to stakeholders and assist with the development of mitigation plans.
 + Assist with security investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective measures as required.
 + Plan and manage engagements to be executed by external partners.
 + Stay current on exploitation and post-exploitation techniques and incorporate them into the red team arsenal.


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