Welcome to the future of cloud networking and security!   Cato Networks is the first company to converge enterprise networking and security into one centralized and global service that is delivered by cloud. It is led by networking and security pioneer Shlomo Kramer (Check Point, Imperva) and early investor (Palo Alto Networks, Exabeam, Trusteer and more). Cato’s unique technology inspired a brand-new product category, later named “SASE” by Gartner and a market expected to reach $28.5 billion by 2028. This is your opportunity to get on the rocket ship and join a company that is building a cutting-edge enterprise network and secure cloud platform, and is on a fast track to becoming the worldwide market leader – don’t miss it!   Cato Networks is looking for a network and Security Researcher. This key position within the threat intelligence group will be in charge of analyzing the vast amount of data that is managed by Cato Networks, develop threat intelligence on adversarial TTPs (tactics, techniques and procedures) and generate reports, presentations and blogs on anomalies and tools identified. This role goes beyond the analyst role, as a key member of the team the threat intelligence researcher will work with internal security teams, network data, underground intelligence teams and much more, performing cutting edge research followed by presenting the research externally via various mediums.     Responsibilities * Monitor and analyze the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, with a focus on threat intelligence and AI-related security trends * Research threat actors, attack techniques, campaigns, and emerging threats using external intelligence and internal data * Analyze Cato’s internal data warehouse to identify security trends, attack patterns, and actionable insights * Use SQL, scripting, and AI tools to support threat research, data analysis, and automation * Build internal tools, workflows, or AI agents to improve research efficiency and data investigation * Produce high-quality threat research content, including blogs, reports, and customer-facing insights * Present research findings at conferences, webinars, company events, and internal sessions * Collaborate with SOC, product, research, and data teams to improve detections and product intelligence * Independently manage research projects from idea to analysis, publication, and presentation Requirements: * Proven experience in cybersecurity, 3+ Years, threat intelligence, threat research, or security analysis * Strong understanding of the cybersecurity threat landscape, including malware, phishing, C&C, exploitation, and attacker behavior * Practical knowledge of threat intelligence concepts, including IOCs, TTPs, MITRE ATT&CK, threat actors, and campaigns * Strong SQL and data analysis skills, with the ability to extract insights from large datasets * Comfortable using AI tools, AI coding assistants, and agentic workflows for research and automation * Ability to build scripts, tools, or lightweight agents to support security research * Strong writing skills, with the ability to publish detailed and compelling technical research * Strong presentation skills and ability to represent Cato at conferences and company events * High curiosity around AI threats, threat actors, and emerging cybersecurity trends * Self-sufficient, disciplined, and able to independently drive research initiatives * Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication skills * Advantageous: Experience publishing blogs, reports, whitepapers, or conference talks * Advantageous: Experience with Python, BI tools, data warehouses, XDR, MDR, SIEM, EDR, NDR, or SASE products