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Security Research Engineer III

SpyCloud
Location
Austin, Texas | Remote
Posted
11 days ago
Department
SpyCloud Labs
Salary
$108,000 – $140,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4+ years of professional software development experience, preferably in the cybersecurity industry
  • Highly skilled with Python
  • Experience building internal tooling and deploying using Infrastructure as Code technologies (we use Terraform and Ansible)
  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Math, Science, Engineering, or Business fields
  • Self-directed with the ability to identify and deliver on tasks with minimal direct supervision
  • Critical thinker that is comfortable supporting collaborative problem solving in a team environment
Nice to have
  • Experience working with large enterprises in delivery of security analytics products
  • Experience in acquiring and processing malware-exfiltrated data
  • Experience in using data science to analyze datasets for the purposes of detecting fraud or cyberthreats
  • Experience with databases (relational or NoSQL) and designing efficient database architecture
What the job really is

As a Security Research Engineer III at SpyCloud, you will design and maintain internal security tooling and cloud infrastructure to support the collection of breach and malware data. Your role involves building automated CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with the research team, and participating in security investigations. This position is fully remote and part of a mission-driven team focused on disrupting cybercrime.

Benefits
  • 401(k) with Employer Contribution
  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) available with Employer Contribution
  • Employer Paid Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Generous PTO Plan and 16 paid holidays per year
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed for candidates not fully qualified
  • The role involves working with potentially sensitive data related to cybercrime
  • The position requires a high level of self-direction and problem-solving ability
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