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Senior Security Researcher

Vectra · San Jose, CA; Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Dublin, Ireland; US - Remote

Posted 14 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
14 days
Vectra's roles stay open a median of 38 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Vectra's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Vectra
high
12 stale, 4 reposted of 29 open
Hiring momentum
39 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 Vectra's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vectra.

About this role

As a Senior Security Researcher at Vectra AI, you will conduct advanced research on network-based threats and collaborate with data science teams to develop detection capabilities for their security products. Your role involves analyzing attacker techniques, participating in efficacy testing, and contributing to the overall knowledge of security threats. You will also engage in community contributions and bug-hunts to enhance both personal and company branding.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
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 Vectra as an employer.

What you need

  • 5+ years of attack and penetration testing experience in a network environment
  • 5+ years direct experience in areas of security research, malware analysis, or incident response
  • Knowledge of corporate security investigation and incident response processes
  • Solid programming skills with scripting languages such as Python
  • Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and analysis skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Professional or academic research in advanced security threats
  • Operational experience in infosec as an incident handler/responder, red teamer, administrator, or internal consultant
  • Experience with big data technologies
  • Participation in the broader infosec community with requisite contacts and access to external intelligence sources
  • Understanding the lifecycle and economics of modern malware and advanced threats

What you get

  • $150,000 — $230,000 USD compensation
  • Competitive base pay
  • Incentive plan eligibility
  • Participation in the employee equity plan (stock options)
  • Health care insurance
  • Income protection / life insurance

Worth weighing

  • Role is hybrid for specific locations or remote
  • No specific mention of required certifications
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on location and experience

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

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