Intern - Threat Intelligence (NATSEC)

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! This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters. Job Summary Your Career Our global internship program trains the next-generation of cybersecurity talent across a range of specializations, from threat intelligence to information security, engineering and marketing. Interns and recent graduates can learn about the tech inclusive hiring industry from leading thinkers, grow their professional networks, and be part of a career-defining experience. As an intern in the Unit 42, National Security Team (NATSEC) team, you will be working closely with a globally distributed team of vulnerability researchers, reverse engineers, and threat intelligence analysts. You will support the tracking of advanced persistent threats in support of sensitive customer intelligence requirements and assist in the development/engineering of tools to assist in threat research. Our Summer Internship Program from May-August or June-September provides you: 1:1 mentorship Fun and engaging events that inspire your intellectual curiosity The opportunity to expand your knowledge and work on challenging projects Connections to other recent grads, and employees across the company as well as our leaders Your Impact Assist in analysis of Nation-state sponsored Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). Leverage global datasets (netflow, malware, passive DNS, etc) to track malicious cyber actors, their infrastructure and campaigns. Collaborate with a global team of threat intelligence analysts to analyze and develop coverage for emerging threats. Develop strategic threat assessments based on observations of APT activity. Assist in developing tools to track APTs and increase speed of data analysis. Analyze real time adversary cyberspace operations and provide contextual findings regarding their associated geo-political impact/requirements Qualifications Pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with a demonstrated interest in cybersecurity. Undergraduate students with relevant experience and a strong academic or technical background (Cyber threat intelligence, computer network exploitation, Computer Science) or military/government experience will also be considered. Government/military students seeking opportunity to embed within a team focused on National Security priorities. While familiarity in all topics is not required, competitive candidates will have experience in: Leveraging netflow, passive DNS, IP registration, malware telemetry, or other data sets to form comprehensive threat assessments Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, including common attack vectors, threat actor TTPs, and the cyber threat landscape. Coursework or projects related to network security, malware analysis, or threat intelligence are a plus. Working knowledge of BigQuery and/or SQL base ... (truncated, view full listing at source)