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Security Researcher roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category when the position requires specialized knowledge in vulnerability research, threat analysis, or penetration testing. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate without a lottery. Mexican citizens require a consulate appointment.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Santa Clara, California, United States
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
Your Career
As a Principal Security Researcher (Antivirus Systems), we are looking for a motivated, intelligent, hardworking and creative individual to join our team that develops the content to power the Palo Alto Networks’ Next Generation Firewall. You will work with the best security team in the industry, who invented the well-known cloud-based security platform WildFire. You will be responsible for a highly automated, 24/7 anti-virus signature generation and delivery system. You will have a deep understanding of the signature generation logic as well as create new detection features.
Your Impact
- Develop new features for the automated anti-virus signature generation and delivery system
- Research and implement signature algorithms for new file formats
- Identify limitations/issues in existing signature algorithms and improve them
- Research on and publish about innovations & emerging security trends
Qualifications
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent military experience required
- 6 to 8+ years of relevant experience preferred
- Experience with Python/Golang programming language
- Strong core Computer Engineering skills such as databases, operating systems, algorithms
- Working knowledge and interest in learning common file formats (PE, Office, PDF etc)
- Experience with malware analysis
- Understanding of networking and core Internet protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP)
- Experience with a data pipeline based system with several moving components in a distributed cloud environment
- Experience with developing in a public cloud environment such as GCP, AWS
- Troubleshooting and virtualization experience in Linux
- Strong problem solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Knowledge/experience with tools such as Docker, Elastic-Search, Kafka, RabbitMQ, MySQL, SQLite, Redis is a big plus
- Experience in implementing security solutions using AI is preferred
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
$162,700.00 - $263,175.00/yr
Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes
Location: Santa Clara, California, United States
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
Your Career
As a Principal Security Researcher (Antivirus Systems), we are looking for a motivated, intelligent, hardworking and creative individual to join our team that develops the content to power the Palo Alto Networks’ Next Generation Firewall. You will work with the best security team in the industry, who invented the well-known cloud-based security platform WildFire. You will be responsible for a highly automated, 24/7 anti-virus signature generation and delivery system. You will have a deep understanding of the signature generation logic as well as create new detection features.
Your Impact
- Develop new features for the automated anti-virus signature generation and delivery system
- Research and implement signature algorithms for new file formats
- Identify limitations/issues in existing signature algorithms and improve them
- Research on and publish about innovations & emerging security trends
Qualifications
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent military experience required
- 6 to 8+ years of relevant experience preferred
- Experience with Python/Golang programming language
- Strong core Computer Engineering skills such as databases, operating systems, algorithms
- Working knowledge and interest in learning common file formats (PE, Office, PDF etc)
- Experience with malware analysis
- Understanding of networking and core Internet protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP)
- Experience with a data pipeline based system with several moving components in a distributed cloud environment
- Experience with developing in a public cloud environment such as GCP, AWS
- Troubleshooting and virtualization experience in Linux
- Strong problem solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Knowledge/experience with tools such as Docker, Elastic-Search, Kafka, RabbitMQ, MySQL, SQLite, Redis is a big plus
- Experience in implementing security solutions using AI is preferred
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
$162,700.00 - $263,175.00/yr
Our Commitment
We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship?: Yes
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Security Researcher
Align your credentials to Computer Systems Analyst
TN visa approval for Security Researcher roles depends on classifying the position under Computer Systems Analyst. Your degree, job title, and offer letter must all reflect systems analysis, not a generic IT or engineering category.
Document your specialization before applying
Gather transcripts, certifications like OSCP or CEH, and publication records before reaching out to employers. Contracting roles and red team positions face heavier scrutiny, so a clear credential trail strengthens your TN eligibility from the start.
Target employers with recent visa sponsorship experience
Focus your outreach on cybersecurity firms, financial institutions, and defense contractors with recent visa filings and sponsorship experience. These employers already understand work visa processes and are less likely to withdraw an offer over visa complexity.
Request a detailed offer letter covering job duties
Your offer letter must describe specific duties like vulnerability assessment, exploit development, or security architecture review. A vague letter citing only 'security research' gives a CBP officer or consular officer grounds to question the TN classification.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-eligible roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify Security Researcher openings at employers with recent visa filings who are experienced with sponsorship processes. Filtering by employer visa history helps you connect with companies familiar with supporting international talent, increasing your chances of finding roles where TN sponsorship may be viable.
Prepare for consular processing if you are Mexican
Mexican nationals must attend a U.S. consulate interview and cannot use the Canadian land-border option. Book your appointment early, since consulate backlogs at Ciudad Juárez and Monterrey can delay your start date by weeks.
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Find Security Researcher JobsSecurity Researcher TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Researcher role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, but the role must fit within the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category. The job duties need to center on analyzing, designing, or evaluating security systems rather than purely hands-on exploitation work. Your employer's offer letter must describe those duties clearly, and your degree should be in a related field such as computer science, information security, or engineering.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Security Researcher positions?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as your employer files and you clear the port of entry or consulate. H-1B requires entering a random lottery each spring, with selection rates around 25 percent. For Canadians especially, TN is a faster and more predictable path to a Security Researcher role in the U.S.
Where can I find Security Researcher jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Security Researcher openings filtered by TN visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers who have confirmed they can support the filing. General job boards don't filter by visa type, which means you often spend time pursuing roles where the employer has never heard of TN or isn't willing to go through the process.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as a Security Researcher?
Yes, but TN status is tied to a specific employer and job. Before you start with a new employer, they need to file a new TN petition or you need to re-enter at the border or consulate with updated paperwork. You cannot work for the new employer under your previous employer's TN approval, even briefly.
What documents does a Security Researcher need for TN visa sponsorship?
You need a qualifying degree in a relevant field, an offer letter describing your specific security research duties, and proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship. Certifications like OSCP, CEH, or CISSP strengthen your case but don't replace the degree requirement. For Canadian citizens, this package is presented at the port of entry. Mexican nationals submit it at a U.S. consulate.
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