Senior Security Researcher

• Lead and conduct in-depth research into emerging cyber threats, technologies, and methodologies, including threat actors and their ecosystems.
• Analyze advanced cyberattack techniques, vulnerabilities, and threat landscapes.
• Monitor academic and industry publications to identify and explore new areas of study in threat intelligence that can enhance the company’s offerings and maintain competitive advantage.
• Develop proof-of-concept tools and techniques to test and validate new ideas.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, and incident response units, to align research efforts with organizational goals such as product development.
• Author technical papers, whitepapers, or patents to contribute to the company’s intellectual property portfolio.
• Mentor junior researchers, interns and team members, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Represent the company at industry conferences, workshops, and forums, presenting research findings and innovations.

• Education & Experience:
• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, with significant hands-on experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in cybersecurity research, whether in industry or academia.
• Technical Skills:
• Familiarity with areas such as threat intelligence, malware analysis, reverse engineering, network security, or vulnerability research.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++, Java) and familiarity with security tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, Wireshark).
• Experience with machine learning or AI applications in cybersecurity is a plus.
• Soft Skills:
• Fluency in English
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills. Experience in solving complex problems and translating them into working solutions
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proactive, self-driven, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

Forescout Technologies is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We value and embrace diversity, equality, inclusion, and collaboration at the core of our “One Team” philosophy. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.