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Sr. Security Researcher II

Talentify.io

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Original Job Summary

About the Sr. Security Researcher II Position

This role is in the cybersecurity industry and is offered by Talentify.io. It is remote-friendly, with a flexible work culture and market leading compensation including equity awards. In addition, the position offers comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs, competitive vacation and professional development opportunities, and is certified as a Great Place to Work™ globally.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform vulnerability research on diverse targets.
  • Analyze vendor patches to identify vulnerabilities and develop proof-of-concept exploits.
  • Review evidence of malicious activity to confirm exploitation and identify root causes.
  • Develop automated solutions for data collection, processing, and analysis at scale.
  • Collaborate with teams to reproduce emerging vulnerabilities and publish research results.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong information security background with at least 4 years experience, expertise in vulnerability research and exploit development, and a solid understanding of both Microsoft Windows and Linux internals. Proficiency in English and excellent problem-solving and analytical skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Participation in CTF competitions.
  • Experience with mobile platforms like Android and iOS.
  • Experience with macOS.
  • Proficiency in Go or Rust programming languages.
  • Background in threat intelligence.

Key skills/competency

  • Cybersecurity
  • Vulnerability Research
  • Exploit Development
  • Data Analysis
  • Automation
  • CTF
  • Threat Intelligence
  • Windows
  • Linux
  • Programming

How to Get Hired at Talentify.io

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Resume: Tailor your skills for cybersecurity roles.
  • Research Talentify.io: Understand their mission and values.
  • Showcase Projects: Include past vulnerability research examples.
  • Prepare for Interviews: Review technical and behavioral questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review exploit development concepts.
Study Windows and Linux internals.
Practice programming in Go or Rust.
Understand automated data analysis tools.

Behavioral Questions

Discuss past cybersecurity challenges overcome.
Explain work in team settings remotely.
Describe time management during high-pressure projects.
Detail learning from failed research experiments.