Security Researcher (Junior)

Massive; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Massive is seeking an entry-level security researcher for a fully remote, full-time role centered on identifying weaknesses in systems, software, or protocols and documenting findings. The position is ideal for someone building a career in offensive or defensive security analysis and working independently in a remote setting.

You will investigate potential weaknesses, reproduce issues, and document clear reports while staying current with emerging threats.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of common attack techniques and core security concepts.
• Familiarity with at least one scripting or programming language.
• Strong written communication skills for producing research notes and reports.
• A curiosity-driven, self-directed approach to learning security topics.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Investigate systems, code, or protocols for potential security weaknesses
• Reproduce issues and document findings in clear, structured reports
• Track emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and techniques relevant to the research area
• Collaborate with engineering teams to validate findings and support remediation
• Build a working knowledge base of recurring patterns and reference material

Skills

Scripting language familiarity

Job description

Role overview An entry-level security research role suited to someone building a career in offensive or defensive security analysis. The position is remote and full-time, with the work centered on investigating systems, software, or protocols for weaknesses and documenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Investigate systems, code, or protocols for potential security weaknesses


• Reproduce issues and document findings in clear, structured reports


• Track emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and techniques relevant to the research area


• Collaborate with engineering teams to validate findings and support remediation


• Build a working knowledge base of recurring patterns and reference material

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of common attack techniques and core security concepts


• Familiarity with at least one scripting or programming language


• Strong written communication skills for producing research notes and reports


• A curiosity-driven, self-directed approach to learning security topics


• Ability to work independently in a remote setting