Associate Security Researcher

TL;DR

Associate Security Researcher: This role is a purple team position, bridging red and blue teams by leveraging systems administration knowledge to identify system compromises and improve defenses. Focus on setting up research environments, managing lab infrastructure, assisting in simulating threats, and documenting defensive improvements.

Location: Must be based in the United States

Salary: $55,000 - $85,000 per year + equity + benefits

Company

hirify.global is evolving the way we approach security research.

What you will do

• Leverage sysadmin background to set up research environments and manage lab infrastructure.
• Assist in simulating threats (Red) while documenting detection gaps and defensive improvements (Blue).
• Perform data collection, log analysis, and initial vulnerability triaging to support Senior Researchers.
• Maintain high-quality documentation of research findings, scripts, and internal wikis.
• Engage in a structured growth path to evolve from foundational sysadmin/support tasks into deep offensive security research.
• Perform technical authorship and quality control for penetration testing findings and reports.

Requirements

• You have a background in systems administration or IT operations.
• You have a strong grasp of security fundamentals and hold certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or are working toward an OSCP.
• You understand the methodology of a penetration test (recon, scanning, exploitation).
• This role is strictly limited to candidates residing in the United States.
• Preference will be given to candidates in EST or CST to align with our team’s morning-heavy meeting schedule.

Nice to have

• You have experience with automation (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• You have an interest in cloud security (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• You enjoy "tinkering" in a home lab environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Grow in a passionate, rapidly expanding industry operating at the forefront of the Pentesting industry.
• Work directly with experienced senior leaders with ongoing mentorship opportunities.
• Earn competitive compensation and an attractive equity plan.
• Save for the future with a 401(k) program (US).
• Benefit from medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (US).
• Leverage stipends for wellness, work-from-home equipment & wifi, and learning & development.