Threat Researcher (AI)

TL;DR

Threat Researcher (AI): Conducting deep technical research to discover and report novel risks and attack vectors specific to modern cloud- and AI-native architectures and systems with an accent on identifying unaddressed risks and translating research into product capabilities. Focus on delivering compelling proofs of risk and technical POCs, and collaborating with Product and Engineering teams for comprehensive risk coverage.

Location: Remote (United Kingdom). Legal right to work in the United Kingdom is required, without the need for visa sponsorship.

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing startup reinventing cloud security and empowering businesses to thrive in the cloud, trusted by over 50% of the Fortune 100.

What you will do

• Conduct deep technical research to discover and report novel risks and attack vectors specific to modern cloud- and AI-native architectures.
• Identify and articulate the highest unaddressed risk areas to translate research into product capabilities.
• Define foundational product capabilities by delivering compelling proofs of risk and technical POCs.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to ensure comprehensive risk coverage and support new product scope investigation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in security or security research, specifically relevant to modern cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes).
• Strong hands-on skills with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go) and query languages (e.g., KQL, SQL).
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and drive complex, multi-quarter research projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English for cross-functional collaboration.
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom is required, without visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Specialized knowledge or research experience in AI security.
• Experience in public-facing work (industry conferences, technical blog posts, publishing research).
• Experience conducting data-driven research with large-scale security telemetry.

Culture & Benefits

• Be part of the fastest-growing startup in cloud security.
• Join a diverse team of hirify.globalards from over 20 countries.
• Freedom to think creatively, dream big, and make a significant impact.
• Contribute to securing cloud environments for hundreds of customers, including Fortune 100 companies.
• Culture values world-class talent and encourages record growth.