United States onlyExtraHop is on a mission to protect and propagate trust by revealing the cybertruth: the truth about the attackers already inside an organization’s network, the truth about what they’re doing, and how to stop them at top speed. We partner with every customer, every day, to reveal it. Are you ready to join us?
Do you like securing complex networks? Want to be a part of a collaborative team that builds solutions that protect some of the biggest networks in the world? ExtraHop is seeking a Manager, Threat Researcher experienced with threat research and detection to grow our world-class Threat Research team.
We are looking for an expert in network-based cyber attacks to lead our Threat Research team. You must have a strong understanding of attacker techniques, have experience in leading a team of researchers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver detectors.
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead a team of threat researchers focusing on network-based cyber attacks and vulnerability exploitation
Mentor and teach less experienced security engineers about cyber attacks, malware analysis, and vulnerability research
Work together with engineering leadership and product management to set research priorities and to improve analysis and detector development processes
Lead ExtraHop’s response to emerging critical network-based threats
Act as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity and adversary behaviors
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in cyber security, computer science, engineering, or network forensics
Experience in leading a team of engineers whose primary responsibility has been threat research, detection engineering, or threat intelligence
Strong understanding of network security and networking basics, including the OSI model and excellent working knowledge of the key protocols from Layer 2 through Layer 7, including IP, TCP, UDP, and HTTP
Good communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate in writing technical details about attacks
Strong working experience in using Wireshark, TShark, or other network analysis tools.
Desired Skills & Experience
3 years of professional experience as a Threat Researcher, Penetration Tester, Detection Engineering, Malware Analyst, or Vulnerability Researcher
Knowledge of various signature frameworks, including Suricata, Snort, YARA, ClamAV, JA3/4, or JARM
Experience in using machine learning for detecting network-based cyber attacks
Strong working experience with Python or equivalent scripting languages
All R&D Employees will be required to attend 2 mandatory in-person events every year of approx. 4 days duration.
$149,000- $198,000 + benefits+ options
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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ABOUT EXTRAHOP
ExtraHop is the cybersecurity partner enterprises trust to reveal the unknown and unmask the attack. We’re on a mission to protect and propagate trust by revealing the cybertruth, and we partner with every customer, every day, to uncover it. Our Reveal(x) 360 platform is the only network detection and response solution delivering the 360-degree visibility needed to see everything on the network. When organizations have full network transparency with ExtraHop, they can see more, know more, and stop more cyberattacks.
ExtraHop is recognized by leading organizations for both its innovation in the market and its commitment to building a world-class team. We’ve been recognized as a “Customer’s Choice” by Gartner Peer Insights™ Voice of the Customer, and as a Leader in the Forrester Wave®: Network Analysis and Visibility, Q2 2023. ExtraHop has won AI Breakthrough Awards four times (2018-2020, 2023) and our Channel Partner program has received a 5-star rating from CRN for our 2023 Partner Program Guide. Our flagship product, Reveal(x), has received numerous accolades, including a 2022 Edison Award for Cybersecurity.
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with ExtraHop and the country where you work.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- Honor System PTO and 9 Holidays (US only) + 3 Days of Paid Volunteer Time
- Non-Commissioned positions are eligible to participate in 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
*Candidates should note that the Company may modify reporting relationships, job titles and compensation, including commissions and benefits, from time to time at its sole discretion, as it deems necessary, with or without prior notice.
We are intentional about our culture, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome everyone to come ready to participate in contributing to this truly unique environment. At ExtraHop, we believe that the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation of our success.
We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including potential pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability , HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.
Our people are our most important competitive advantage, leading the charge against nation-states, cyber criminals, and insider threats.
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