Senior Threat Research Engineer
@ Sysdig

Hybrid
$160,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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About Sysdig

At Sysdig, cloud security is a promise, not a compromise. They lead the market with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic AI. Trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, Sysdig empowers teams with real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters.

Role Overview

The Senior Threat Research Engineer will research novel cloud-based cyber attacks and malicious actor TTPs, develop and publish threat intelligence, and collaborate with product teams to architect security solutions for containers, Kubernetes, and cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research emerging cloud cyber attacks and threat trends.
  • Develop novel research topics and security projects autonomously.
  • Author content on cloud and container security.
  • Create threat intelligence from malware analysis.
  • Collaborate with product teams to design security solutions.
  • Develop security rules and algorithms based on best practices.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in cybersecurity with relevant expertise.
  • Proficiency with OSINT tools, IDA Pro, strace, Metasploit, and Falco.
  • Experience with container-based cloud infrastructure like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Exposure to AWS, GCP, or Azure and scripting for automation.
  • Inquisitive mindset with a capacity for independent research.

Benefits

  • Extra days off.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Maternity and parental leave.
  • Mental health support.
  • Full health benefits.

Key skills/competency

  • Cloud Security
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Malware Analysis
  • Container Security
  • Kubernetes
  • Cybersecurity
  • Research
  • Automation
  • Incident Response
  • Penetration Testing
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How to Get Hired at Sysdig

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor skills to cloud security trends.
  • Highlight research: Showcase your threat intelligence experience.
  • Network on LinkedIn: Connect with Sysdig employees and alumni.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Review security tools and methodologies.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review OSINT and malware tools.
Practice Linux command-line analysis.
Study container security fundamentals.
Refresh cloud platform configurations.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging research project.
Explain your teamwork approach.
How do you handle complex data?
Share your learning experiences.

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