Cobalt is looking for a Senior Security Researcher to update and create new methodologies by performing research, thereby redefining industry standards in offensive security.
Requirements
- Prior experience in security research
- Experience presenting or speaking at security events
- Passion for staying ahead of security trends, participating in CTFs, and engaging in ongoing research.
- Red teaming and IoT experience.
- Experience building service offerings
- Presented research at cyber security conferences
- Published technical papers for cybersecurity
Responsibilities
- Create and shape cutting-edge security service offerings, complete with methodologies and checklists that redefine industry standards.
- Immerse yourself in deep-dive security research, uncovering emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits before they make headlines.
- Build and refine proof-of-concept exploits, developing mitigation strategies that make a real difference.
- Be a thought leader—publish groundbreaking research in whitepapers, blogs, and industry conferences, solidifying your expertise.
- Develop and refine security tools, enhancing research capabilities and advancing the craft of ethical hacking.
- Attend security conferences and participate in events like Defcon’s hacking villages
Other
- 7+ years of penetration testing or relevant experience
- Multi-tasking skills and the flexibility to adjust to changing priorities on the fly
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Drive: no one needs to push you to excel; it’s just who you are
- Collaborate with a global network of 450+ top-tier penetration testers, sharing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of offensive security.
