Senior Threat Researcher

Corelight

North America
Base: $145,000 - $188,000 usd; bonus/equity: perce...
On-site
Network protocol mastery
Network telemetry expertise
Python and sql proficiency
Corelight is seeking a Senior Threat Researcher to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities by transforming network data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between detection engineering and machine learning, leveraging extensive experience in network traffic analysis and threat research

Job Summary

  • Lead the independent delivery of high-quality research and code for complex network detections, authoring clear design documents that articulate technical trade-offs to stakeholders.
  • Act as the network security subject matter expert for ML/AI teams, pinpointing critical signals within telemetry (Zeek, NetFlow, PCAPs) to drive feature engineering and model training.
  • Utilize offensive frameworks like Caldera and Cobalt Strike to generate the synthetic lab data necessary to train and validate robust, real-world ML models.

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Corelight is seeking a Senior Threat Researcher to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities by transforming network data into actionable insights. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between detection engineering and machine learning, leveraging extensive experience in network traffic analysis and threat research.

Salary

Base: $145,000 - $188,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Percentage of compensation may come in the form of a commission-based or discretionary bonus. Equity and additional benefits will also be awarded.; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Network protocol mastery
  • Network telemetry expertise
  • Python and SQL proficiency
  • Offensive security insight
  • AI-driven detection architecture

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative mentorship
  • Product-centered thinking
  • Effective technical liaison
  • Data science translation
  • Simulate adversary behavior

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
  • Extensive Zeek/Bro, Suricata, Wireshark analysis
  • Strong Python and SQL knowledge
  • MITRE ATT&CK framework mapping

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