• A degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years of substantial experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat detection, penetration testing, or vulnerability assessment
• In-depth understanding of attack surface management, including asset discovery, service fingerprinting, enumeration, and vulnerability scanning
• Extensive experience with tools such as Tenable, Rapid7, Qualys, or Nuclei for creating and validating network vulnerability checks
• Experience with Internet-scale scanning and discovery
• Strong grasp of cybersecurity principles, attack trajectories, and vulnerability analysis techniques
• Demonstrable experience in researching and analyzing new cyber threats across various industries and timeframes
• Proven ability to deploy vulnerable infrastructure in a lab environment for threat analysis
• Experience authoring signatures and checks for vulnerability identification
• Practical experience with recon and security testing tools such as NMap, Zmap, Burp, Zap, Amass, and Subfinder
• Experience with vulnerability research and binary analysis for patch diffing
• Familiarity with cyber threat intelligence tools like DomainTools, VirusTotal, SHODAN, and Censys
• Strong technical writing skills with a portfolio of published work
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as YAML, Python, Golang, Javascript, and C
• Prior experience in a quick reaction or incident response team environment

Desirable

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manager, Research & Development to head our efforts in researching digital threats and developing cutting-edge defense mechanisms
• As the Research & Development Manager, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our clients' digital infrastructure
• You will manage a team of junior researchers, drive the identification and analysis of emerging threats, and ensure our scanning products are equipped with the most effective defense strategies
• Your success will be measured by your ability to respond swiftly to new threats and maintain comprehensive threat coverage in our products
• Research Leadership: Lead the research and analysis of current and emerging digital threats, identifying vulnerabilities and devising defensive strategies for our cybersecurity scanning products
• Team Management: Oversee and mentor junior R&D personnel, guiding their research efforts and ensuring their work aligns with the company’s strategic goals
• Threat Detection: Continuously monitor and assess the threat landscape to ensure our products remain effective against the latest cybersecurity threats
• Threat Response: Develop rapid response strategies to new threats, ensuring timely updates to our scanning products
• Vulnerability Analysis: Conduct in-depth vulnerability assessments, including the creation of custom network vulnerability checks and validation techniques
• Collaboration: Work closely with product development teams to integrate research findings into product enhancements and new feature development
• Technical Writing: Produce high-quality technical documentation, including research papers, vulnerability reports, and user guides, that translates complex concepts into accessible content
• Innovation: Drive the innovation of new techniques for threat detection, vulnerability analysis, and defensive strategies, ensuring our products are always ahead of the curve
• Threat Intelligence: Utilize common threat intelligence models such as MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND, the Diamond Model, and the Cyber Kill Chain to enhance threat detection capabilities
• Industry Engagement: Stay up to date with industry trends, participate in cybersecurity forums, and contribute to the broader cybersecurity community through research publications and presentations