The Senior Threat Research Engineer will research cloud cyber attacks, author security content, develop threat intelligence, and collaborate on security solutions.
At Sysdig, we believe cloud security isn't a compromise - it's a promise. From the start, our mission has been clear: to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud, the right way.
We created Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, and continue to lead the cloud security market with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic Al. Creators of technology trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, Sysdig gives teams the real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most.
Culture matters here. We believe diversity fuels stronger ideas, and open dialogue drives sharper decisions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and one of Deloitte's fastest-growing companies for the past 5 years, we're here to raise the standard for what cloud security and workplace culture should be.
If you have the passion to dig deeper, the desire to challenge convention, and the curiosity to build something better, Sysdig is the right place for you.
What you will do
- Research novel cloud-based cyber attacks and malicious actor TTPs, reporting to the Sr. Director, Threat Research.
- Proven ability to autonomously develop novel research topics based on new threat trends, attacker behaviors, and gaps in current security detection.
- Author content on all aspects of cloud and container security and publish your findings
- Develop applicable threat intelligence based on malware analysis to help secure our customers' environments
- Partner with our application and product teams to architect security solutions for containers, Kubernetes, and cloud
- Develop security rules and algorithms based on security research and best-practices
What you will bring with you
- 5 years of cybersecurity experience with knowledge of any of the following: Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Penetration Testing, Malware Analysis, or Incident Response, Software Engineer
- Hands-on experience using security analysis tools like OSINT tools, IDA Pro, strace, Metasploit, and Falco
- You've deployed and worked with container-based cloud infrastructure, including Docker and/or Kubernetes
- Leveraged any of the major cloud providers – AWS, GCP or Azure as part of your active security research
- Experience with scripting for the purposes of data analysis or automation
What we look for
- Naturally inquisitive, motivated to dig deep, and always looking to learn.
- Ability to independently develop new research topics and take ownership of security projects
- Able to interpret complex data
When you join Sysdig, you can expect:
- Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match
- Maternity and Parental Leave
- Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
- Full health benefits package for you and your family
The U.S. annual compensation range for this full-time position is between 143,000 and 179,000 USD/year. Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range based on a variety of factors, including your work location, job-related experience and education.
We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.
Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
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Top Skills
AWS
Azure
Docker
Falco
GCP
Ida Pro
Incident Response
Kubernetes
Malware Analysis
Metasploit
Osint Tools
Penetration Testing
Strace
Threat Hunting
Threat Intelligence
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