ExtraHop is seeking a Senior or Principal Threat Researcher to research emerging cyber threats and develop high-quality customer-facing content to position the company as a thought leader in the industry.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model and excellent working knowledge of the key protocols from Layer 2 through Layer 7
- Experience in detecting and reproducing network attacks, such as vulnerability exploitation, system discovery, and lateral movement techniques
- In-depth knowledge of the latest cyber threats, threat actors, and attack techniques
- Experience with security tools such as Wireshark, TShark, tcpdump, Suricata, or other packet capture/analysis tools
- In-depth knowledge of Windows protocols and attack techniques
- Proficient in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Golang, YAML/TOML, etc.)
- Familiarity with software development tools such as: gitlab, github
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth research on emerging network security threats, threat actors, vulnerabilities, and malware campaigns
- Reproduce and simulate attack techniques in lab environments to understand their network signatures and to ensure thorough detection coverage
- Continuously monitor threat intelligence sources to stay on top of emerging threats and trends
- Present findings and work results to other internal teams
- Develop high-quality, customer-facing content based on threat research, including white papers, blog posts, and case studies
- Create and deliver engaging webinars, video content, and presentations to communicate research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Mentor and coach other Threat Researchers regarding writing and content creation
Other
- 8+ years of experience in threat research or threat intelligence
- Experience is producing public-facing written content, including white papers, blog posts, newsletters, and/or video content, such as webinars
- Flexible PTO, Sick Time Prorated Based on Date of Hire, and All Federal Holidays (US Only) + 3 Days of Paid Volunteer Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Non-Commissioned Positions may be eligible to participate in the Annual Discretionary Bonus Plan
- FSA and Dependent Care Accounts + EAP, where applicable
- Educational Reimbursement
- 401k with Employer Match or Pension where applicable
- Pet Insurance (US Only)
- Parental Leave (US Only)
- Hybrid and Remote Work Model
