Security Researcher

Job Summary :

Security Researcher

Key Responsibilities :

• Research and discover new vulnerabilities in software, systems, and protocols (zero-day and known CVEs)
• Analyze malware samples, APT techniques, and exploit kits to understand their behavior and implications
• Monitor threat intelligence sources to identify trends, TTPs (tactics, techniques, and procedures), and threat actors
• Develop and refine detection signatures, proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and mitigation strategies
• Contribute to open-source tools, whitepapers, or technical blogs on cybersecurity topics
• Participate in bug bounty programs and responsible disclosure initiatives
• Stay up to date with the latest security technologies, exploits, and research trends
• Cloud security best practices and CIS benchmark

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of operating system internals (Windows, Linux, macOS)
• 5+ years in cybersecurity or related field .
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, encryption standards, and web/app security
• Experience with scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, Go, Bash)
• Familiarity with vulnerability research, fuzzing, and exploit development
• Comfortable with tools such as Wireshark, Burp Suite, Metasploit, and custom scripts
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, threat modeling, and IOC analysis
• Experience with static and dynamic analysis of malware
• Experience with AWS, Azure, GCP

Preferred Qualifications:

• Contributions to security research communities (e.g., CVEs, open-source tools, DEF CON/Black Hat presentations)
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Exploitation Kubernetes cluster security best practices
• Experience with binary exploitation, ROP chains, and sandbox evasion techniques
• Offensive Security certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSCE, OSEP) or GIAC (e.g., GREM, GXPN)

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent practical experience