Senior Threat Research Engineer

What you will do

• Research novel cloud-based cyber attacks and malicious actor TTPs, reporting to the Sr. Director, Threat Research.
• Proven ability to autonomously develop novel research topics based on new threat trends, attacker behaviors, and gaps in current security detection.
• Author content on all aspects of cloud and container security and publish your findings
• Develop applicable threat intelligence based on malware analysis to help secure our customers' environments
• Partner with our application and product teams to architect security solutions for containers, Kubernetes, and cloud
• Develop security rules and algorithms based on security research and best-practices

What you will bring with you

• 5 years of cybersecurity experience with knowledge of any of the following: Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Penetration Testing, Malware Analysis, or Incident Response, Software Engineer
• Hands-on experience using security analysis tools like OSINT tools, IDA Pro, strace, Metasploit, and Falco
• You've deployed and worked with container-based cloud infrastructure, including Docker and/or Kubernetes
• Leveraged any of the major cloud providers – AWS, GCP or Azure as part of your active security research
• Experience with scripting for the purposes of data analysis or automation

What we look for

• Naturally inquisitive, motivated to dig deep, and always looking to learn.
• Ability to independently develop new research topics and take ownership of security projects
• Able to interpret complex data

When you join Sysdig, you can expect:

• Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match
• Maternity and Parental Leave
• Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
• Full health benefits package for you and your family