Associate Vulnerability Researcher

Trend Micro; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global cybersecurity firm is seeking an Associate Vulnerability Researcher to join their team in South Africa. This role involves researching security vulnerabilities, producing reports, and developing signatures for attack detection. Candidates should have a solid understanding of networking protocols and programming languages. This position provides opportunities for growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Group benefits program with health and dental coverage

Retirement Savings Programs with company match

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Functional understanding of TCP / IP protocol stack and higher-level networking protocols.
• Coursework in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or related fields.
• Knowledge in a variety of operating systems.
• Self-directed and self-motivated with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Research newly discovered security vulnerabilities in software products.
• Produce reports on vulnerabilities and attack detection.
• Develop signatures for network attack detection.
• Collaborate with other researchers on data and reports.

Skills

TCP / IP protocol stack understanding

Knowledge of C / C++, Java, Python

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science

Job description

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information across enterprises, governments, and consumers.

Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend harnesses AI to protect organizations and individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints.

The Trend Vision OneTM enterprise cybersecurity platform accelerates proactive security outcomes by predicting and preventing threats across the entire digital estate and environments like AWS, Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA.

Position Summary

Trend Micro Research is seeking an Associate Vulnerability Researcher to join our industry-leading research team.

Responsibilities

• Research newly discovered security vulnerabilities in a wide range of software products.
• Produce reports describing software vulnerabilities and detection of attack vectors.
• Develop signatures for network traffic-based attack detection.
• Collaborate with other vulnerability researchers on research, analysis and report production.
• Develop technical training materials for vulnerability researchers of all levels.
• Mentor interns and assist in the daily operations of the internship program.

Qualifications

Functional understanding of TCP / IP protocol stack and higher-level networking protocols.

Coursework in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or related fields.

Knowledge in a variety of operating systems.

Knowledge in one or more of the following languages : C / C++, assembly language, Java, Python, and shell scripting.

Ability to learn new detection signature languages quickly.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Reliable and dependable team player.

Great attention to detail and personal quality assurance.

Self-directed, self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science or a related field preferred but not required
• Industry experiences performing similar technical role preferred but not required

DEI Commitment

Not meeting every single requirement? At Trend Micro, we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. If you’re enthusiastic about this position but find that your experience and background don’t perfectly match every qualification listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply. You could very well be the ideal candidate for this position or others within our organization.

What We Offer You

We’re important to you.

What matters to you, matters to us too.

• Group benefits program with health and dental coverage
• Telehealth Virtual Health Services
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Pre-partum, maternity, parental and medical leave
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Mental Health Wellness Program
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Retirement Savings Programs with company match
• Paid Time Off
• 14 Annual Holidays
• Tuition Assistance

We offer competitive compensation with bonus opportunity tied to company performance, along with room to enhance your skills through ongoing learning and broad technological opportunities.

Achieving work-life balance is a priority, complemented by team activities, fostering an environment rooted in equity, inclusion, and collaboration, that is reflected in both our culture and our work.

Trend Micro Canada has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers.

If you’re curious to learn more, click the link below to discover why joining Trend Micro could be the perfect career move for you : Trend Micro Top Employer

Be Passionate.

Be Innovative.

Be a Trender.

No sponsorship will be provided for work permit applications or renewals for this position now or in the future.

At Trend Micro, we embrace change, empower people, and encourage innovation in a connected world.

Our diversity and multicultural workforce are key contributing factors to our success across the globe. Trend Micro welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.