Sr. Security Engineer - Threat Research

February 25

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Security Uncompromised

IT Management • IT Operations Management • Application Performance Management • User Experience Monitoring • IT Operations Analytics

501 - 1000

💰 $41M Series C on 2014-05

Description

• Reproduce and analyze network-based cyber attacks, including vulnerability exploitation and lateral movement. Communicate in writing research findings to detection engineering and collaborate in writing detectors to detect cyber attacks. Mentor and teach less experienced security engineers about cyber attacks, malware analysis, vulnerabilities research, or other areas of expertise. Work with management and other team members to improve analysis and detector development processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in cyber security, computer science, engineering, or network forensics. Experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or capture the flag competitions that include hands-on execution of attacks and vulnerability exploitation. Experience in writing or working with signatures (Suricata or Snort) or machine learning intended to detect network-based cyber attacks. Strong understanding of network security and networking basics, including the OSI model and excellent working knowledge of the key protocols from Layer 2 through Layer 7, including IP, TCP, UDP, and HTTP. Good communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate in writing technical details about attacks. Strong working experience in using Wireshark, TShark or other network analysis tools. Strong working experience with Python or equivalent scripting languages.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits • Honor System PTO and 9 Holidays (US only) + 3 Days of Paid Volunteer Time • Non-Commissioned positions are eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus plan • FSA and Dependent Care Accounts + EAP where applicable • Educational Reimbursement • 401k with employer match or Pension where applicable • Pet Insurance (US only) • Parental Leave (US Only) • Hybrid and Remote Work Model