Threat Researcher II

Posted 10 Days Ago
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New Delhi, Delhi, IND
In-Office
Mid level
Cybersecurity
The Role
Perform vulnerability research and exploit development: identify CVEs with available exploits/PoCs, build vulnerable labs, port exploits to frameworks (Metasploit, Nuclei), contribute to open-source exploit projects, and collaborate with Threat Research and Program Management while using LLMs for research.
Summary Generated by Built In

Most boards and executives are currently flying blind when it comes to cyber risk. They are guessing. At Safe, we’ve built an AI-driven engine that finally gives the C-Suite a clear, quantified, and real-time view of their security posture. We don’t just provide data; we provide certainty.

We are a $170M Series C-funded category leader. We don’t play in the mid-market; we operate at the highest levels of global enterprise. Today, we are proud to serve 10% of the Fortune 500, protecting global icons such as Apple, Netflix, AT&T, Verizon, and Victoria’s Secret.

As we scale toward our next chapter, we are looking for high-performers who want to do the best work of their careers at the intersection of AI and Cybersecurity.

The Culture Memo: Our Operating System

Safe is not a typical corporate environment. We are a high-intensity, mission-driven team. We value builders who want to define a category and work alongside people who are equally committed to excellence.

  • Extreme Ownership: We don’t do "not my job." We hire people who see a gap and own the solution from start to finish.

  • The Elite Standard: We serve the most sophisticated companies on the planet. Our work must be bulletproof. Whether it’s a line of code or a sales deck, we aim for Tier-1 quality every time.

  • Methodology & Rigor: We don’t wing it. From Force Management and MEDDICC in sales to data-driven sprints in engineering, we rely on proven frameworks to stay disciplined and predictable.

  • Radical Candor: We move too fast for politics or sugar-coating. We value direct, honest feedback that helps us find the right answer quickly.

  • The Series C Hustle: We have the stability of a well-funded leader but the heart of a startup.

The Perks & Ownership:

We want our team to feel like owners because they are owners. We trust our people to manage their results and their time.

  • Meaningful Equity: Every "Safestar" is a shareholder. You aren’t just an employee; you are a partner in our success.

  • Unlimited Leaves: We don’t believe in clock-watching. We offer unlimited leave because we trust you to take the time you need to recharge while staying committed to the mission.

  • Comprehensive Benefits: We provide top-tier medical insurance and wellness benefits to ensure you and your family are well cared for.

  • Career Trajectory: We are growing aggressively. For high-performers, the path for advancement moves at the speed of your ambition.

Core Responsibilities

  • Primary role is to work with the Threat Research team focussing on exploit writing and evaluations

  • Utilize vulnerability and exploit intel feeds to identify CVEs that may have a working exploit or a PoC available publicly

  • Setup an in-house vulnerable lab to try exploit PoC

  • Port exploits to frameworks like Metasploit or Nuclei 

  • Contribute back to the Open Source exploit framework projects with Safe Security as the contributor

  • Continuous research on latest security trends and novel attacks based on Threat & Vulnerability feeds

  • Proactively collaborate within the Threat Research and the Programme Management

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • M.Tech or B.Tech / B.E. / BCA in Computer Science or Information Technology

  • Must have hands-on experience in solving CTF challenges on Hack The Box

  • Must be minimum Pro Hacker rank on Hack The Box

  • Must have fully solved at least 1 pro lab on Hack The Box

  • Must have experience in effectively utilizing LLMs for vulnerability research

  • Hands-on knowledge of port scanners, vulnerability scanners, and exploitation frameworks

  • Familiar with MITRE CVE/NVD, CWE, CAPEC, and ATT&CK framework

  • Able to work independently with minimum supervision

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

  • Any of the following certifications would be preferred: 

  • OSCP

  • CPTS

  • CRTO

If you’re passionate about cyber risk, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that’s redefining security, we want to hear from you! 🚀

Skills Required

  • M.Tech or B.Tech / B.E. / BCA in Computer Science or Information Technology
  • Hands-on experience solving CTF challenges on Hack The Box
  • Minimum Pro Hacker rank on Hack The Box
  • Fully solved Pro Labs on Hack The Box
  • Experience effectively utilizing LLMs for vulnerability research
  • Hands-on knowledge of port scanners, vulnerability scanners and exploitation frameworks
  • Familiarity with MITRE CVE/NVD, CWE, CAPEC, and ATT&CK frameworks
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • OSCP certification
  • CPTS certification
  • CRTO certification
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The Company
HQ: Palo Alto, CA
403 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Safe Security is a pioneer in the “Cybersecurity and Digital Business Risk Quantification” (CRQ) space. It helps organizations measure and mitigate enterprise-wide cyber risk in real-time using it’s ML Enabled API-First SAFE Platform by aggregating automated signals across people, process and technology, both for 1st & 3rd Party to dynamically predict the breach likelihood (SAFE Score) & $$ Value at Risk of an organization Headquartered in Palo Alto, Safe Security has over 200 customers worldwide including multiple Fortune 500 companies averaging an NPS of 73 in 2020. Backed by John Chambers and senior executives from Softbank, Sequoia, PayPal, SAP, and McKinsey & Co., it was also one of the Top Contributors to the National Vulnerability Database(NVD) of the U.S. Government in 2019 and the ATT&CK MITRE Contributor in 2020. The company, since 2018, has also been working with MIT in joint research for the development of their SAFE Scoring Algorithm. Safe Security has received several awards including the Morgan Stanley CTO Innovation Award.

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