Threat Researcher

SecurityScorecard

Remote
Base: based on affordability, skills, qualificatio...
Remote
Reverse engineering malicious binaries
Developing yara snort sigma signatures
Python go or c/c++ proficiency
SecurityScorecard is seeking a Threat Researcher to join their remote threat research team. The role focuses on conducting deep technical analysis, reverse engineering, and developing detection strategies to enhance cybersecurity resilience for organizations globally

Job Summary

  • SecurityScorecard is the global leader in cybersecurity ratings with over 12 million companies continuously rated across 64 countries.
  • This role involves performing deep technical analysis including reverse engineering malicious binaries and developing high-fidelity detection signatures to protect customers.
  • Employees are eligible for annual performance-based incentive compensation awards and equity in addition to base salary.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

SecurityScorecard is seeking a Threat Researcher to join their remote threat research team. The role focuses on conducting deep technical analysis, reverse engineering, and developing detection strategies to enhance cybersecurity resilience for organizations globally.

Salary

Base: Based on affordability, skills, qualifications and experience; Bonus/Equity: Annual performance-based incentive compensation and equity available; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Reverse engineering malicious binaries
  • Developing YARA Snort Sigma signatures
  • Python Go or C/C++ proficiency
  • IDAP Pro or Ghidra disassembler experience
  • 3-5 years technical research experience

Nice-to-have

  • Splunk or Kinesis data processing experience
  • AI and LLM automation design skills
  • Hacker's curiosity mindset
  • Conference presentation experience
  • Customer-facing research engagement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Cybersecurity
  • 3-5 years hands-on technical research experience
  • No immigration sponsorship provided

Work Rights

Not specified

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