Security Researcher (Detection Systems)
Overview
Join Cylake-Inc in San Jose, California for an onsite opportunity. Lead the creation of next-generation cybersecurity products from the ground up. Shape the future of threat detection while growing your career with a world-class team.
What You'll Do11
- 1Develop advanced threat detection capabilities in the next-gen security operation platform
- 2Research emerging threats and adversary tactics to design end-to-end detection coverage
- 3Build and enhance research systems for threat analysis APT simulation and CTI
- 4Partner with data scientists to create agentic AI workflows for cybersecurity
- 5Collaborate on security-focused ML models and training datasets
- 6Design scalable threat coverage using knowledge graphs
- 7Lead development of detection systems for network traffic and vulnerability exploitation
- 8Analyze modern attacks and evasion techniques through reverse engineering
- 9Apply MITRE ATT&CK framework and cyber kill chain methodologies
- 10Implement secure system programming in C/C++/Rust/Go
- 11Contribute to open-source security projects and participate in CTF competitions
Requirements11
- 15+ years building large-scale threat analysis solutions in logs malware network traffic or vulnerabilities
- 2Deep expertise in threat hunting malware analysis or penetration testing
- 3Strong knowledge of modern attacks MITRE ATT&CK TTPs and CVEs
- 4Proficiency in Python programming
- 5System programming experience with C/C++/Rust/Go preferred
- 6Passion for security research with excellent communication skills
- 7Previous roles as SOC analyst detection engineer red team member or security researcher
- 8Understanding of OS internals security products like EDR XDR and SIEM
- 9Familiarity with threat intelligence attack causality analysis and IDS/IPS
- 10Experience with ML models and agentic AI for security workflows
- 11Commitment to diversity inclusion and equal opportunity
Salary Insight
$150 - $250k per year
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