Senior Security Researcher (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Security Researcher (Cybersecurity): Investigating advanced cyber intrusions and nation-state adversary operations with an accent on malware reverse engineering, code logic reconstruction, and detection signature development. Focus on building automation systems for threat hunting and producing actionable intelligence to support incident response strategies.

Location: Must be based in Germany or the United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in AI-native cybersecurity, dedicated to stopping breaches and protecting modern organizations worldwide.

What you will do

• Investigate and track advanced cyber intrusions, documenting findings thoroughly.
• Perform deep-dive reverse engineering to unpack malware and reconstruct code logic.
• Develop custom tools and automation for large-scale threat hunting and tracking.
• Create host-based and network-based signatures for detection and mitigation.
• Produce high-quality, actionable intelligence reports for customers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to coordinate adversary campaign tracking.

Requirements

• Must be based in Germany or the United Kingdom
• Extensive experience with reverse engineering tools like disassemblers, decompilers, and debuggers.
• Strong understanding of Windows OS internals.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting, particularly Python.
• Proven track record in cybersecurity research.
• Strong technical communication skills for creating written and verbal intelligence products.

Nice to have

• Background in intelligence analysis.
• Experience interpreting raw network data and developing network signatures.
• Knowledge of custom protocol decoders and decryption tools.
• Previous experience tracking state-operated adversaries.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holiday policies for recharge.
• Paid parental and adoption leave.
• Significant professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative environment with global employee networks and volunteer programs.
• Industry-leading compensation and equity packages.