Associate Security Researcher

About the role

Work sits between attack and defense: setting up lab environments, simulating threats and documenting where detection falls short. A structured path takes you from foundational support tasks toward deeper offensive research.

At a glance

What you will do

• Set up research environments, manage lab infrastructure and keep tooling stable
• Help simulate threats while recording detection gaps and defensive improvements
• Collect data, analyze logs and do initial vulnerability triage for senior researchers
• Keep research findings, scripts and internal wikis well documented
• Review penetration testing findings and final reports for accuracy and useful remediation guidance

What they look for

• Background in systems administration or IT operations, with hands-on knowledge of servers, networking, permissions and logs
• Grasp of security fundamentals, with certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC or progress toward OSCP
• Understanding of penetration testing methodology: recon, scanning and exploitation
• Residence in the United States

Nice to have

• Automation experience with Python, Bash or PowerShell
• Interest in cloud security across AWS, GCP or Azure
• Home lab tinkering

Benefits

• Equity plan and a 401(k) program in the US or pension in the EU
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance in the US, statutory healthcare in the EU
• Stipends for wellness, home office equipment and wifi, and learning
• Generous paid time off and paid parental leave