Senior Threat Research Engineer

In the cloud, every second counts. On the leading edge of security, Sysdig stops attacks in real-time by instantly detecting changes in cloud security risk with runtime insights and open source Falco. Trusted by a large enterprise customer base, we are a well-funded startup, passionate open source enthusiasts at heart, and problem-solvers who are building and delivering powerful solutions to secure cloud-native applications.

We have an organizational focus on delivering value to customers. We appreciate diverse opinions and open dialogue to spur ideas and we believe in working together to achieve our goals. We're an international company that understands how to cultivate an inclusive environment across all teams.

And we're a great place to work too - we've been named a "Best Places to Work" by Inc, the San Francisco Business Time, and Built In, with recognitions ranging from "Best Benefits" to a "Best Company for Happiness".

We are looking for driven team members who want to join us on our mission to lead cloud security globally. Does this sound like the right place for you?

What You Will Do

• Research novel cloud-based cyber attacks and malicious actor TTPs
• Proven ability to autonomously develop novel research topics based on emerging threat trends, attacker behaviors, and gaps in current security detection
• Author content on all aspects of cloud and container security and publish your findings
• Develop actionable threat intelligence based on malware analysis to help secure our customers' environments
• Partner with our application and product teams to architect security solutions for containers, Kubernetes, and cloud
• Develop security rules and algorithms based on security research and best-practices

What You Will Bring With You

• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience with knowledge of any of the following: Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Penetration Testing, Malware Analysis, or Incident Response, Software Engineer
• Hands-on experience using security analysis tools like OSINT tools, IDA Pro, strace, Metasploit, and Falco
• You've deployed and worked with container-based cloud infrastructure, including Docker and/or Kubernetes
• Leveraged any of the major cloud providers – AWS, GCP or Azure as part of your active security research
• Experience with scripting for the purposes of data analysis or automation

When You Join Sysdig, You Can Expect

• Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
• Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
• Great compensation package

We would love for you to join us Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.

Some of our Hiring Managers are globally distributed, an English version of your CV will be appreciated.

Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
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