Senior Security Researcher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Enhance product capabilities by incorporating an offensive practitioner's insights into Censys's scanning, fingerprinting, and attack surface data.

• Perform original research to explore new attack methodologies.

• Publish influential work through research reports and technical blogs.

• Collaborate effectively with Engineering and Product teams to convert research findings into innovative features.

• Spearhead agentic AI threat research by constructing, implementing, and assessing AI frameworks.

• Monitor adversary infrastructure utilizing red team tradecraft expertise.

• Guide and educate fellow researchers and engineers on offensive strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of practical experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or adversary emulation within enterprise, cloud, or Internet-facing environments.

• Proven ability to autonomously identify and analyze vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or exploitation methods.

• Solid understanding of network protocols, service fingerprinting, and concepts related to Internet-scale scanning.

• Practical experience with agentic systems focused on offensive security.

• Proficient in scripting or programming (Python, Go, or equivalent) for developing tools, automating testing processes, or analyzing extensive datasets.

• Knowledge of red team frameworks and tradecraft.

• Comfortable working with large-scale Internet scanning data or a keen interest in acquiring this skill.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity

• Health, dental & vision coverage

• Retirement plan with company contribution

• Parental leave

• Mental health & wellness benefits

• Flexible PTO

• Professional development stipend

• Sales incentive pay for sales roles

• Annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles