Remote (Global)

Rapid7 is hiring a Senior Security Researcher

About the Role

Identify new security threats and vulnerabilities, design detection strategies, and support the development of security tools and content to improve threat visibility and response capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Discover and analyze previously unknown vulnerabilities in software and systems
  • Develop methods to detect malicious activity and adversary tactics
  • Publish findings in technical reports, blogs, or public advisories
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate research into security products
  • Monitor evolving threat landscapes and track threat actor behavior
  • Conduct reverse engineering of malware and suspicious binaries
  • Create proof-of-concept exploits to validate vulnerability severity
  • Support incident response efforts with technical expertise
  • Present research at internal meetings and industry conferences
  • Contribute to automated tools that enhance threat detection
  • Evaluate security weaknesses in modern enterprise environments
  • Work with data scientists to improve detection algorithms
  • Assess the real-world impact of discovered vulnerabilities
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of offensive and defensive security techniques
  • Engage with the broader security community through responsible disclosure

Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in cybersecurity or computer engineering
  • Published research in security conferences or journals
  • Experience with red team operations
  • Knowledge of machine learning applications in security
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration platforms
  • Experience with firmware or embedded system analysis
  • Contributions to open-source security tools
  • Understanding of cryptographic protocols and weaknesses
  • Experience mentoring junior researchers

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Team

Part of a dedicated security research team focused on threat intelligence and vulnerability analysis

What We Value

  • Curiosity and persistence in uncovering hidden system behaviors
  • Ethical approach to vulnerability discovery and disclosure
  • Collaboration across technical teams to solve complex problems
  • Commitment to improving the security community through knowledge sharing

Why This Role Matters

  • Research directly influences product enhancements and customer protections
  • Work contributes to early warnings about active cyber threats
  • Opportunity to shape how organizations detect and respond to attacks

Available

Required Skills
PythonC/C++
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Posted 10 months ago