Threat Researcher - Remote

Overview

Join Sophos Labs as a Threat Researcher to hunt, research, and provide real-time protection against cyber threats, utilizing your skills in malware analysis and behavioral protection.

In Short

• Work with a global team of Behavioral Protection engineers.
• Hunt and research suspicious activities across customer environments.
• Develop protection rules to block malicious activities.
• Understand the core logic behind malware and hacking attacks.
• Predict new techniques used by attackers.
• Support remediation efforts by writing cleanup rules.
• Contribute to Sandbox development.
• Create signatures for threats.
• Identify evasion techniques affecting sandbox operations.
• Think creatively to solve complex problems.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge in cybersecurity.
• Experience in malware research and analysis.
• Ability to develop innovative protection logic.
• Tenacity for innovation and problem-solving.
• Experience with behavioral protection techniques.
• Familiarity with threat detection methodologies.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Passion for cybersecurity and protecting against threats.
• Experience with sandbox environments is a plus.

Benefits

• Work with a leading cybersecurity company.
• Opportunity to innovate in the field of cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with skilled security experts.
• Contribute to protecting organizations worldwide.
• Access to advanced security technologies.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Engagement in meaningful work that impacts security.