Principal Cloud Security Researcher (Cortex)

Job Description


Your Career

Are you passionate about innovation in cloud security and want to redefine how Security Operations Centers (SOCs) leverage both agent and agentless technologies for detection and response? Join a cutting-edge Security Research team and lead the development of next-generation cloud detection and response solutions. In this role, you will define detection use cases, analyze threat data, and create advanced security content to protect against evolving threats in cloud environments. Be part of an exceptional team of researchers and engineers dedicated to safeguarding  customers. This is your opportunity to dive into pioneering technologies that integrate cloud security with innovative detection methodologies in a world-leading cybersecurity company.

Your Impact

  • Conduct ongoing research to identify and develop new detection techniques for both agent-based and agentless cloud technologies
  • Stay ahead of Advanced Threats, attacker methodologies, and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to ensure our solutions remain proactive and effective against emerging threats
  • Simulate real-world attack scenarios in lab settings, performing in-depth analysis of adversarial behaviors and their implications for cloud security
  • Foster a collaborative atmosphere within an experienced, diverse, and supportive research team, driving forward new and innovative ideas in cloud detection and response

Qualifications


Your Experience

  • 3+ years of experience in leading security research teams or projects, with a proven track record in managing complex security research initiatives, particularly in cloud environments
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity research, with extensive knowledge of cloud security principles, attack vectors, and defense strategies
  • Strong proficiency in programming (e.g., Python) and experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to develop detection and analysis tools
  • Data Analysis – Proficient in SQL or similar query languages for analyzing large datasets and identifying attack patterns specific to cloud services
  • Communication – Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex research findings, processes, and concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • A demonstrated history of developing novel security solutions or contributing innovative ideas to the cybersecurity community, especially in the realm of cloud detection and response
  • Bonus Points
    • Experience with both agent-based and agentless security technologies, including EDR, XDR, or similar tools for cloud environments
    • Prior work in threat intelligence, APT research, or incident response focused on cloud services

 

 

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