Security Researcher

Security Awareness Training; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penetration testing

Threat intelligence

Security training content

SOC 2 / ISO 27001 knowledge

Job summary

Security Awareness Training in San Francisco, CA seeks a dedicated security researcher to study emerging threats and design realistic phishing simulations. You will create training modules, document them technically, and work with product teams to deliver effective content. Stay ahead of trends, validate training effectiveness, and translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences.

Candidates with CISSP/CEH preferred; strong communication and knowledge of social engineering will stand out.

Qualifications

• Research and analyze emerging cybersecurity threats and attack vectors
• Develop realistic phishing simulation templates and scenarios
• Create technical documentation for security training modules
• Collaborate with product team to design effective training content
• Stay current with latest security trends and threat intelligence
• Test and validate security training effectiveness
• Experience in cybersecurity or security research
• Strong understanding of social engineering and phishing techniques
• Knowledge of common attack vectors and security vulnerabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, or similar) preferred

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze emerging cybersecurity threats and attack vectors
• Develop realistic phishing simulation templates and scenarios
• Create technical documentation for security training modules
• Collaborate with product team to design effective training content
• Stay current with latest security trends and threat intelligence
• Test and validate security training effectiveness
• Experience with penetration testing

Skills

Threat research

Phishing simulations

Communication skills

Social engineering

Attack vectors

Training content creation

Documentation

Security certifications

Penetration testing

Threat intelligence

Job description

Research emerging threats and develop realistic phishing simulations.

Listed location: San Francisco, CA Listed type: Full-time

• Research and analyze emerging cybersecurity threats and attack vectors
• Develop realistic phishing simulation templates and scenarios
• Create technical documentation for security training modules
• Collaborate with product team to design effective training content
• Stay current with latest security trends and threat intelligence
• Test and validate security training effectiveness
• experience in cybersecurity or security research
• Strong understanding of social engineering and phishing techniques
• Knowledge of common attack vectors and security vulnerabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CEH, or similar) preferred

Additional strengths

• Experience with penetration testing
• Background in threat intelligence
• Experience creating security training content
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001)