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Security Researcher (Internet Measurement)

Censys

$145,000 - $184,000
Aug 19, 2025
Remote, US
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To conduct groundbreaking research, uncover malicious activity, and share insights that shape the security community’s understanding of global threats

Requirements

  • 5+ years in cybersecurity with significant operational or research experience
  • Strong networking and security fundamentals, including hands-on familiarity with tools like nmap, ZMap, Masscan, and Wireshark
  • Solid understanding of internet protocols and common vulnerabilities
  • Experience with internet measurement and scanning techniques; ability to design, execute, and interpret internet-wide scans
  • Strong data analysis skills: working with large datasets, APIs, and tools such as SQL or Jupyter notebooks
  • Programming experience for computational analysis (e.g., Python, Go, or similar)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct internet-wide measurements to discover, track, and analyze vulnerable or malicious infrastructure
  • Perform deep-dive investigations into emerging threats, producing high-quality research reports and intelligence products
  • Partner with Product and Engineering to prototype new detection capabilities and guide product direction with your findings
  • Share your research with the broader community through blogs, whitepapers, and conference talks
  • Stay current on industry trends and geopolitical developments; leverage both open-source and classified sources to contextualize findings
  • Deliver one-off research projects in support of customers and special initiatives

Other

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical findings to both experts and general audiences