Join us as a Staff Security Research Engineer at Proofpoint, a leader in human-centric cybersecurity. We protect organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks, vulnerabilities in people, with an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions.
About Us
We are driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Our BRAVE core values guide us: Bold, Responsive, Accountable, Visionary, and Exceptional.
Job Description
* Design and develop software using a variety of languages, primarily Python, with little external guidance.
* Modify existing web-based UI for internal tools and develop web browser interaction capabilities.
* Analyze and Reverse Engineer JavaScript that fingerprints web browser artifacts.
* Develop and maintain software for processing network traffic, including TLS decryption and processing PCAP files.
* Work closely with threat analysts and detection engineers to research threat actors and write detection rules.
* Stay abreast of a constantly evolving threat landscape and understand the latest tactics, techniques, and procedures used by threat actors.
Requirements
* A passion for threat research and a well-rounded yet deep understanding of the security threat landscape.
* Ability to write production-grade, reliable Python code.
* Experience developing software using Docker containers and web browser automation.
* Experience analyzing network traffic for threat detection and a solid understanding of TLS, HTTP, and other network protocols used by malware.
* Willing and able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a distributed team.
Nice to Have
* Experience with C and C++.
* Experience developing Windows API hooks and researching undocumented Windows API internal functions.
* Experience writing malware behavior signatures and analyzing malware using a debugger.
What We Offer
* Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
* Learning and Development opportunities, including leadership and professional development workshops.
* Flexible work environment, including remote options and flexible hours.
* Annual wellness and community outreach days.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide pay transparency and equity information. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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