Senior Cyber Researcher - Remote Attack Emulation

Pentera Security Ltd; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Equity opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Pentera Security Ltd is seeking a Cyber Researcher in Denver, Colorado. In this senior role, you will conduct in-depth research on attacker techniques, develop advanced attack simulations, and collaborate with various teams to enhance automated security validation. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in security research, strong knowledge of operating systems, and proficiency in Python. The role offers an attractive salary of $180,000–$220,000 along with various additional benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in security research or penetration testing.
• Strong knowledge of Windows internals, operating systems, and networking.
• Proficiency in reverse engineering and debugging.
• Experience developing with Python.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research into attacker techniques across multiple environments.
• Design and develop advanced attack simulation techniques.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate new research into the platform.
• Mentor team members and contribute to technical excellence.

Skills

Security research

Python development

Windows internals

Networking

Reverse engineering

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

AI and machine learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

IDA

Ghidra

Job description

Pentera Security Ltd is seeking a Cyber Researcher in Denver, Colorado. In this senior role, you will conduct in-depth research on attacker techniques, develop advanced attack simulations, and collaborate with various teams to enhance automated security validation. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in security research, strong knowledge of operating systems, and proficiency in Python. The role offers an attractive salary of $180,000–$220,000 along with various additional benefits.