Threat Research Manager
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Do you like securing complex networks? Want to be a part of a collaborative team that builds solutions that protect some of the biggest networks in the world? ExtraHop is seeking a Manager, Threat Researcher experienced with threat research and detection to grow our world-class Threat Research team.
We are looking for an expert in network-based cyber attacks to lead our Threat Research team. You must have a strong understanding of attacker techniques, have experience in leading a team of researchers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver detectors.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead a team of threat researchers focusing on network-based cyber attacks and vulnerability exploitation
Mentor and teach less experienced security engineers about cyber attacks, malware analysis, and vulnerability research
Work together with engineering leadership and product management to set research priorities and to improve analysis and detector development processes
Lead ExtraHop’s response to emerging critical network-based threats
Act as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity and adversary behaviors
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in cyber security, computer science, engineering, or network forensics
Experience in leading a team of engineers whose primary responsibility has been threat research, detection engineering, or threat intelligence
Strong understanding of network security and networking basics, including the OSI model and excellent working knowledge of the key protocols from Layer 2 through Layer 7, including IP, TCP, UDP, and HTTP
Good communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate in writing technical details about attacks
Strong working experience in using Wireshark, TShark, or other network analysis tools.
Desired Skills & Experience
3 years of professional experience as a Threat Researcher, Penetration Tester, Detection Engineering, Malware Analyst, or Vulnerability Researcher
Knowledge of various signature frameworks, including Suricata, Snort, YARA, ClamAV, JA3/4, or JARM
Experience in using machine learning for detecting network-based cyber attacks
Strong working experience with Python or equivalent scripting languages
All R&D Employees will be required to attend 2 mandatory in-person events every year of approx. 4 days duration.
$149,000- $198,000 + benefits+ options
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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Threat Research Manager
To see similar active jobs please follow this link: Remote Management jobs
Do you like securing complex networks? Want to be a part of a collaborative team that builds solutions that protect some of the biggest networks in the world? ExtraHop is seeking a Manager, Threat Researcher experienced with threat research and detection to grow our world-class Threat Research team.
We are looking for an expert in network-based cyber attacks to lead our Threat Research team. You must have a strong understanding of attacker techniques, have experience in leading a team of researchers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver detectors.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead a team of threat researchers focusing on network-based cyber attacks and vulnerability exploitation
Mentor and teach less experienced security engineers about cyber attacks, malware analysis, and vulnerability research
Work together with engineering leadership and product management to set research priorities and to improve analysis and detector development processes
Lead ExtraHop’s response to emerging critical network-based threats
Act as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity and adversary behaviors
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in cyber security, computer science, engineering, or network forensics
Experience in leading a team of engineers whose primary responsibility has been threat research, detection engineering, or threat intelligence
Strong understanding of network security and networking basics, including the OSI model and excellent working knowledge of the key protocols from Layer 2 through Layer 7, including IP, TCP, UDP, and HTTP
Good communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate in writing technical details about attacks
Strong working experience in using Wireshark, TShark, or other network analysis tools.
Desired Skills & Experience
3 years of professional experience as a Threat Researcher, Penetration Tester, Detection Engineering, Malware Analyst, or Vulnerability Researcher
Knowledge of various signature frameworks, including Suricata, Snort, YARA, ClamAV, JA3/4, or JARM
Experience in using machine learning for detecting network-based cyber attacks
Strong working experience with Python or equivalent scripting languages
All R&D Employees will be required to attend 2 mandatory in-person events every year of approx. 4 days duration.
$149,000- $198,000 + benefits+ options
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
#LI-CS1
#remote