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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Cato Networks's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 7% of Cato Networks's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Cato Networks
- high 100 stale, 6 reposted of 102 open
- Hiring momentum
- 167 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Cato Networks's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Cato Networks.
About this role
As a Research Engineer at Cato Networks, you will analyze emerging security threats and develop prevention logic for the company's security products. Your daily tasks will include researching exploits, performing data analysis using Cato's big data warehouse, and contributing to long-term projects aimed at enhancing product features and automation. This role is ideal for those passionate about network security and looking to make an impact in the cybersecurity landscape.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Cato Networks as an employer.
What you need
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience in the cybersecurity industry
- Excellent knowledge of networking architecture and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, SSL, HTTP, SMB, etc.)
- Understanding of the cyber-security landscape and common attack scenarios
- Hands-on experience with Wireshark and PCAP analysis
- Experience with at least one scripting language, such as Python or PowerShell
- Analytic spirit: define a thesis and validate it based on in-depth analysis and technical facts
Nice to have
- Experience with signature development for IPS and Firewall
Worth weighing
- Hybrid model requiring three days in the office
- Focus on analyzing and developing prevention logic may limit exposure to broader cybersecurity practices
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