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Senior Security Researcher

Vectra
Location
San Jose, CA; Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Dublin, Ireland; US - Remote
Posted
18 days ago
Department
CTO Office
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of attack and penetration testing experience in a network environment
  • 5+ years direct experience in areas of security research, malware analysis, or incident response
  • Knowledge of corporate security investigation and incident response processes
  • Solid programming skills with scripting languages such as Python
  • Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and analysis skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
  • Professional or academic research in advanced security threats
  • Operational experience in infosec as an incident handler/responder, red teamer, administrator, or internal consultant
  • Experience with big data technologies
  • Participation in the broader infosec community with requisite contacts and access to external intelligence sources
  • Understanding the lifecycle and economics of modern malware and advanced threats
What the job really is

As a Senior Security Researcher at Vectra AI, you will conduct advanced research on network-based threats and collaborate with data science teams to develop detection capabilities for their security products. Your role involves analyzing attacker techniques, participating in efficacy testing, and contributing to the overall knowledge of security threats. You will also engage in community contributions and bug-hunts to enhance both personal and company branding.

Benefits
  • $150,000 — $230,000 USD compensation
  • Competitive base pay
  • Incentive plan eligibility
  • Participation in the employee equity plan (stock options)
  • Health care insurance
  • Income protection / life insurance
Things to weigh
  • Role is hybrid for specific locations or remote
  • No specific mention of required certifications
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on location and experience
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