Threat Researcher II

Safe Security; New Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Equity

Unlimited Leaves

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Trajectory

Job summary

Safe Security, a leading AI-driven cybersecurity company, is seeking high-performers for Threat Research focused on exploit writing and vulnerability evaluations. You will work with vulnerability feeds to identify CVEs with PoCs and set up in-house labs to test them, port exploits to Metasploit/Nuclei, and contribute to Open Source projects.

Ideal candidates have strong Hack The Box credentials, hands-on lab experience, and expertise in LLM-assisted vulnerability research, port scanners, and

Qualifications

• B.Tech/BE/BCA in CS/IT or higher is required.
• Hands-on solving of CTF challenges on Hack The Box.
• Must be at least Pro HackerRank level on Hack The Box.
• Must have fully solved Pro Labs on Hack The Box.
• Experience using LLMs for vulnerability research.
• Familiar with port scanners, vuln scanners and exploitation frameworks.
• Knowledge of MITRE CVE/NVD, CWE, CAPEC and ATT&CK frameworks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Primary role with Threat Research team focusing on exploit writing and evaluations.
• Use vulnerability feeds to identify CVEs with working exploits or PoCs.
• Set up an in-house vulnerable lab to test exploit PoCs.
• Port exploits to Metasploit, Nuclei, and similar frameworks.
• Contribute to Open Source exploit framework projects including Safe Security.
• Continuously research latest security trends and novel attacks from feeds.
• Collaborate with Threat Research and Programme Management teams.

Skills

Hack The Box challenges

Pro HackerRank

Pro labs on Hack The Box

LLMs for vulnerability research

Port scanners

Vulnerability scanners

Exploitation frameworks

MITRE frameworks ATT&CK

Education

M.Tech / B.Tech / B.E. / BCA in CS or IT

Tools

Metasploit

Nuclei

Hack The Box platform

Job description

Most boards and executives are currently flying blind when it comes to cyber risk. They are guessing. At Safe, we’ve built an AI-driven engine that finally gives the C-Suite a clear, quantified, and real-time view of their security posture. We don’t just provide data; we provide certainty.

We are a $170M Series C-funded category leader. We don’t play in the mid-market; we operate at the highest levels of global enterprise. Today, we are proud to serve 10% of the Fortune 500, protecting global icons such as Apple, Netflix, AT&T, Verizon, and Victoria’s Secret.

As we scale toward our next chapter, we are looking for high-performers who want to do the best work of their careers at the intersection of AI and Cybersecurity.

The Culture Memo: Our Operating System

Safe is not a typical corporate environment. We are a high-intensity, mission-driven team. We value builders who want to define a category and work alongside people who are equally committed to excellence.

• Extreme Ownership: We don’t do "not my job." We hire people who see a gap and own the solution from start to finish.
• The Elite Standard: We serve the most sophisticated companies on the planet. Our work must be bulletproof. Whether it’s a line of code or a sales deck, we aim for Tier-1 quality every time.
• Methodology & Rigor: We don’t wing it. From Force Management and MEDDICC in sales to data-driven sprints in engineering, we rely on proven frameworks to stay disciplined and predictable.
• Radical Candor: We move too fast for politics or sugar-coating. We value direct, honest feedback that helps us find the right answer quickly.
• The Series C Hustle: We have the stability of a well-funded leader but the heart of a startup.

The Perks & Ownership:

We want our team to feel like owners because they are owners. We trust our people to manage their results and their time.

• Meaningful Equity: Every "Safestar" is a shareholder. You aren’t just an employee; you are a partner in our success.
• Unlimited Leaves: We don’t believe in clock-watching. We offer unlimited leave because we trust you to take the time you need to recharge while staying committed to the mission.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide top-tier medical insurance and wellness benefits to ensure you and your family are well cared for.
• Career Trajectory: We are growing aggressively. For high-performers, the path for advancement moves at the speed of your ambition.

Core Responsibilities

• Primary role is to work with the Threat Research team focussing on exploit writing and evaluations
• Utilize vulnerability and exploit intel feeds to identify CVEs that may have a working exploit or a PoC available publicly
• Setup an in-house vulnerable lab to try exploit PoC
• Port exploits to frameworks like Metasploit or Nuclei
• Contribute back to the Open Source exploit framework projects with Safe Security as the contributor
• Continuous research on latest security trends and novel attacks based on Threat & Vulnerability feeds
• Proactively collaborate within the Threat Research and the Programme Management

Essential Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• M.Tech or B.Tech / B.E. / BCA in Computer Science or Information Technology
• Must have hands-on experience in solving CTF challenges on Hack The Box
• Must be minimum Pro Hacker rank on Hack The Box
• Must have fully solved pro labs on Hack The Box
• Must have experience in effectively utilizing LLMs for vulnerability research
• Hands-on knowledge of port scanners, vulnerability scanners and exploitation framework
• Familiar with MITRE CVE/NVD, CWE, CAPEC, and ATT&CK framework
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision
• Effective communication, and interpersonal skills

Any of the following certifications would be preferred:

• OSCP
• CPTS
• CRTO

If you’re passionate about cyber risk, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that’s redefining security, we want to hear from you!