Senior Security Researcher
Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Wed, Sep 02, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
To lead innovative security research initiatives, the full-time Senior Security Researcher will conduct advanced threat analysis, collaborate with data science teams to develop detection capabilities, and contribute to ongoing efficacy testing in a hybrid work environment.
Key responsibilities
- Research and analyze network-based threats, including APT threat modeling and systems analysis
- Develop and enhance detection capabilities in collaboration with data science and product teams
- Conduct efficacy testing of detection models, producing gap analyses and remediation recommendations
Required qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in attack and penetration testing, security research, malware analysis, or incident response
- Solid programming skills in scripting languages such as Python
- Proficiency with common attacker tools and frameworks like Cobalt Strike and Metasploit
- Knowledge of network protocols and experience with network traffic analysis tools such as Wireshark
- Understanding of advanced threat actor techniques and the ability to replicate them in controlled environments
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