Staff Threat Research Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Staff Threat Research Engineer (Cybersecurity): Researching cloud-based cyber attacks and malicious actor TTPs to develop threat intelligence and security rules. Focus on architecting security solutions for containers, Kubernetes, and cloud environments based on emerging threat trends.

Location: Remote (NJ / MD / FL / GA / CT)

Salary: $163,000 and $204,000 USD/year

Company

hirify.global helps organizations secure innovation in the cloud, offering real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most.

What you will do

• Research novel cloud-based cyber attacks and malicious actor TTPs.
• Develop research topics based on emerging threat trends and attacker behaviors.
• Author content on all aspects of cloud and container security and publish your findings.
• Develop relevant threat intelligence based on malware analysis.
• Partner with 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.

Requirements

• 8 years of cybersecurity experience with knowledge of Threat Hunting, Penetration Testing, Cloud Security, Cloud / Linux Incident Response, or Linux Kernel Software Engineering.
• Supported the growth of teammates and successfully guided projects across their full lifecycle.
• Experience with Kubernetes and major cloud service providers.
• Hands-on experience using or developing open-source security analysis tools, such as Falco.
• Experience with scripting for data analysis or automation, bonus points for eBPF experience.

Culture & Benefits

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