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Director, Security Research

Sysdig · Flexible - USA

Posted 5 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
5 days
Sysdig's roles stay open a median of 14 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Sysdig's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Sysdig
low
0 stale, 0 reposted of 24 open
Hiring momentum
28 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Sysdig's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Sysdig.

About this role

The Director of Security Research at Sysdig will lead initiatives focused on cloud security, particularly in threat detection and runtime insights. This role involves driving innovation and ensuring that the company's security solutions meet the needs of clients, including many Fortune 500 companies. The position emphasizes a collaborative culture and the importance of diversity in fostering strong ideas and decision-making.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
3/5
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 Sysdig as an employer.

What you need

  • Experience in cloud security
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to drive innovation in security solutions

What you get

  • Flexible work location
  • Competitive salary range of 245,000 to 307,000 USD/year
  • Recognition as a Best Place to Work
  • Encouragement of diverse applicants

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided but may vary based on experience and location
  • Role may require navigating complex security challenges in a fast-paced environment

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Listed by Sysdig on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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