Staff Threat Research Engineer (Cloud Security)

TL;DR

Staff Threat Research Engineer (Cloud Security): Researching novel cloud-based cyber attacks and malicious actor TTPs with an accent on developing new research topics based on latest threat trends and current security detection gaps. Focus on architecting security solutions for containers, Kubernetes, and cloud, and developing security rules and algorithms based on research and best practices.

Location: Hybrid in Belgrade, Milan, or Zaragoza

Company

hirify.global is a cloud security company that helps organizations secure innovation in the cloud with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic AI, trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500.

What you will do

• Research novel cloud-based cyber attacks and malicious actor TTPs.
• Autonomously develop new research topics based on latest threat trends and security detection gaps.
• Author content on cloud and container security, publishing your findings.
• Develop relevant threat intelligence based on malware analysis to secure customer environments.
• 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 in Threat Hunting, Penetration Testing, Cloud Security, Cloud/Linux Incident Response, or Linux Kernel Software Engineering.
• Experience mentoring junior team members and leading projects end-to-end.
• Experience deploying and working with Kubernetes and major cloud service providers.
• Hands-on experience using or developing open-source security analysis tools like Falco.
• Experience with scripting for data analysis or automation, including eBPF.
• English CV appreciated for globally distributed Hiring Managers.

Culture & Benefits

• Extra days off to prioritize your well-being.
• Mental health support through the Modern Health app for you and your family.
• Great compensation package.
• A diverse workplace that encourages open dialogue.
• Recognized as a Best Place to Work and a fast-growing company.

Hiring process

• Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, assisting the recruitment team but not replacing human judgment.