Threat Researcher - Remote

Overview

The Threat Researcher role at Sophos Labs involves hunting, researching, and adding real-time protection for suspicious activities across customer environments, focusing on malware and hacking attacks.

In Short

• Join a global team of Behavioral Protection engineers.
• Hunt and research to protect against cyber-attacks.
• Develop protection rules to block malicious activities.
• Understand the core logic behind malware and hacking techniques.
• Write clean-up rules and support Sandbox development.
• Create signatures and identify evasion techniques.
• Work creatively to solve complex problems.
• Support remediation efforts for artifacts left behind.
• Combine technical knowledge with innovative thinking.
• Enjoy a challenging and dynamic work environment.

Requirements

• Experience in malware research and cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of behavioral protection techniques.
• Ability to develop and write protection rules.
• Knowledge of TTP and Mitre Techniques.
• Experience with sandbox development and signature creation.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Passion for cybersecurity and innovation.
• Tenacity and motivation to understand complex threats.

Benefits

• Work with a leading cybersecurity company.
• Opportunity to innovate in the field of cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with skilled security experts.
• Engage in challenging and rewarding work.
• Access to advanced security technologies.
• Supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Contribute to protecting organizations worldwide.
• Be part of a global team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.