Attribution Analyst (Bay Area only)

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary The Team Cortex is the industry's only open and integrated, AI-based, continuous security platform. Cortex is a significant evolution of the Application Framework designed to simplify security operations and considerably improve outcomes. Deployed on a global, scalable public cloud platform, Cortex allows security operations teams to speed the analysis of massive data sets. Job Summary In this role, you will primarily focus on asset attribution, the process of attributing ownership of internet-facing assets to an organization. You will be responsible for identifying and assessing an organization’s “attack surface” by using various research techniques to investigate the registration information of domains, certificates, and IP networks. By analyzing a company's unique profile, you will narrow a broad scope of probable assets to those definitively linked to the organization. This is an ideal role for individuals with an analytical mind and an interest in cybersecurity, even without a prior background in the field. Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive attack surface discovery on client internet-facing networks, making informed ownership decisions on digital assets. Proactively collaborate with Sales and Customer Success teams to address technical client questions and demonstrate software use cases. Partner with Product and Engineering teams to provide feedback and refine the attack surface discovery toolset, ensuring alignment on shared objectives. Review and contribute to technical documentation, including training materials, manuals, and troubleshooting guides, to ensure accuracy and clarity. Participate in on-call duty rotations to provide timely support and issue resolution. Challenge processes curiously and positively to identify and recommend opportunities for operational improvement and efficiency. Simplify complex datasets and technical information to accurately attribute asset ownership. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a conceptual understanding of technical topics. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong ability to operate with autonomy, manage time, and prioritize tasks effectively in a remote environment. A results-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting. Preferred Qualifications Client-facing experience, particularly within sales, customer success, or a support function. Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet applications (e.g., MS Excel, Google Sheets), including features like macros, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs. Compensation Disclosure The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, exp ... (truncated, view full listing at source)