Tech Lead Manager Security Research Team

• Lead and Mentor: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of security researchers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Provide technical guidance, career development, and performance feedback.
• Strategic Direction: Define and execute the technical roadmap for the Security Research team, aligning with company goals and anticipating future security challenges.
• Security Research: Drive in-depth research into emerging threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and defensive strategies across various domains (e.g., cloud security, application security, network security, IoT security).
• Attack Surface Management (ASM): Develop and refine methodologies for understanding, mapping, and managing the attack surface of our customers and internal systems. Drive research into novel ASM techniques and tooling.
• Compliance & Regulations: Stay abreast of relevant security compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR) and integrate compliance considerations into research initiatives and product recommendations.
• Vulnerability Disclosure: Oversee and contribute to responsible vulnerability disclosure processes, working with external researchers and vendors as needed.
• Technical Expertise: Leverage a strong technical background in computer science, networking, or related fields to guide complex research projects and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product management, data science and consulting teams to translate research findings into actionable product features and security solutions.
• Knowledge Sharing: Present research findings internally and externally (e.g., conferences, whitepapers, blog posts) to establish thought leadership and contribute to the broader security community.
• Innovation: Drive continuous improvement in research methodologies, tools, and processes. Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Networking or a related technical field.
• Fluent English is required, both written and spoken, to effectively communicate with global teams.
• 3+ years of experience in security research, with a strong focus on offensive and/or defensive security.
• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or management role, leading a team of security professionals.
• Deep understanding of the cyber security landscape, including common attack vectors, threat intelligence, and defensive strategies.
• Proven expertise in Attack Surface Management (ASM) principles and practices, including external asset discovery, vulnerability prioritization, and risk assessment.
• Strong knowledge of security compliance frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Solid technical background in at least one of the following areas:

• Computer Science fundamentals: Operating systems, data structures, algorithms, system architecture.
• Networking: TCP/IP, network protocols, HTTP/HTTPS, network security architectures, intrusion detection/prevention.
• Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, GCP security services, cloud native architectures.
• Experience with scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Javascript).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to security challenges.

• Experience with bug bounty programs and vulnerability coordination.
• Active participation in the security community (e.g., conference speaking, open-source contributions, security blogs).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, AWS Certified Security Specialty.

• We foster a welcoming and collaborative environment where people can grow, share knowledge, and continuously improve.
• We believe in hands-on learning and provide access to development tools, encouraging participation in scientific publications, conferences, and workshops relevant to our expertise.
• We offer a competitive compensation package and the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world, allowing you to balance work and life in a way that suits you best.

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