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Senior Staff Penetration Testing Engineer
Paloaltonetworks
Office - USA - CA - HeadquartersPosted Sep 17, 2026 · 3h ago$152k – $246k
Full-time$152k – $246kStaffOn-siteCybersecurity
About this role
Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Staff Penetration Testing Engineer to conduct comprehensive security assessments across cloud-native applications, infrastructure, and networks. This role involves leading red team operations, identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities, and integrating AI-assisted testing frameworks. You will also provide expert security guidance, mentor junior engineers, and develop custom tooling to enhance offensive engagements.
What we are looking for
6- Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on cloud-native apps, infrastructure, and networks
- Execute red team operations including lateral movement and privilege escalation
- Identify, exploit, and document vulnerabilities in cloud services and container platforms
- Integrate AI-assisted testing frameworks and LLM-driven automation
- Provide expert security guidance to SRE and Engineering teams
- Research and develop custom tooling for automated testing
Work authorization
No visa sponsorship is available.
