Research Engineer

Tenable; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company is seeking a Research Engineer to enhance its Vulnerability Detection team. This role involves developing software solutions to identify cyber exposures, collaborating with stakeholders, and conducting original research. Candidates should possess strong programming skills, a solid understanding of networking, and a B.S. in Computer Science or a related field.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of development or R&D experience required.
• Experience with Tenable products such as Nessus and Security Center is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop checks/plugins to detect vulnerabilities using Tenable products.
• Implement advanced detection logic while minimizing false positives.
• Interface with stakeholders to externalize research outcomes.

Skills

Programming skills

Networking

System administration

Communication

Quality and accuracy

Research skills

Education

B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

SQL

CI/CD pipeline technologies

Job description

Who is Tenable?

Tenable is the Exposure Management company. 44,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. Our global employees support 65 percent of the Fortune 500, 45 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Come be part of our journey!

What makes Tenable such a great place to work?

Ask a member of our team and they’ll answer, “Our people!” We work together to build and innovate best-in-class cybersecurity solutions for our customers; all while creating a culture of belonging, respect, and excellence where we can be our best selves. When you’re part of our #OneTenable team, you can expect to partner with some of the most talented and passionate people in the industry, and have the support and resources you need to do work that truly matters. We deliver results that exceed expectations and we win together!

Your Role

Tenable is looking for a Research Engineer to join our Vulnerability Detection team. The team is responsible for developing software which informs our customers of any cyber exposures in their environments. This position will involve developing checks/plugins to detect these vulnerabilities using our products, researching existing vulnerabilities & looking for new vulnerabilities. This role will involve some interfacing with stakeholders outside the Research team.

Your Opportunity

• Implements advanced detection logic while minimizing false positives & negatives
• Works on complex research and development initiatives
• Participates in detection logic discussions and the research of new methods for detection
• Interfaces with stakeholders on externalizing the outcomes of research
• Helps / trains other researchers, when needed
  
  

What You'll Need

• Demonstrably strong programming skills in one or more languages.
• Proficiency in writing unit tests & debugging.
• Solid understanding of networking & the TCP/IP stack.
• Experience developing enterprise software in a collaborative manner using Git (or a similar VCS).
• Proficiency in creating regular expressions to match patterns.
• Strong system administration skills (particularly on Unix-based systems).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipeline technologies and concepts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous in terms of quality & accuracy of work.
• Willingness to explore and learn.
• B.S. degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 2-3 years of development or R&D experience.
  
  

And Ideally

• Ability and experience in showcasing original research externally – via blogs, white- papers, etc.
• Passionate about technology. Keep up with advancements and developments in the development / security industries.
• Perform original research to keep our customers secure
• Knowledge of software development design patterns.
• In-depth understanding of common security vulnerabilities, CVSS scoring, vulnerability classification, detection and exploitation techniques.
• In-depth protocol analysis and interaction. Expert level knowledge of common protocols such as HTTP, DNS, SSH, SMB, etc.
• Experience with pen-testing, researching, discovering, or publishing vulnerabilities
• One or more security related certifications (e.g. OSCP)
• Proficiency with SQL.
• Experience with Tenable products such as Nessus, Security Center & Tenable Vulnerability Management.
• Exposure to cloud computing concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  
  

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