About Us
Sophos is a globally recognized leader in advanced cybersecurity solutions. We acquired Secureworks in February 2025, forming the largest pure‑play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, serving over 28,000 organizations worldwide.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Threat Researcher to join our Behavioral Protection team. The role involves hunting, researching, and developing real‑time protection rules for suspicious activity across our customers’ environments.
What You Will Do
* Conduct in‑depth behavioral analysis of Windows threats.
* Develop behavioral rules for various threat behaviors including keyboard attacks, malware payloads, initial attack vectors, and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
* Produce quality threat analysis reports for internal and external audiences.
* Assist in sandbox improvements by analyzing malware that hinders sandbox execution.
* Develop cleanup rules to remove artifacts left behind by protection rules.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to enhance behavioral protection capabilities.
* Guide and train junior team members in malware analysis and code review.
* Assist in developing tools to improve day‑to‑day tasks.
What You Will Bring
* Strong knowledge of Windows internals including memory management, processes, and threads.
* Proficiency in static and dynamic threat analysis using tools such as IDA Pro and WinDbg.
* Programming experience in Python or Lua.
* Excellent communication skills to explain complex technical problems to peers and product engineering.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with strategic and creative thinking.
* Bachelor’s degree in computer software or equivalent, preferably in computer security.
Benefits
* Remote‑first working model; hybrid may be required for certain roles.
* Strong focus on employee well‑being and diversity initiatives.
* Annual charity, volunteer events, and sustainability programs.
* Global wellness webinars and fitness competitions.
Our Commitment To You
We are proud of the diverse and inclusive environment at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. All applicants will be treated fairly and equally, in accordance with the law. We encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. We will provide necessary adjustments during the recruitment process.
Data Protection
We hold your personal information for 12 months in line with our Privacy Policy. For more details, see our Privacy Policy. We may use AI tools to support recruitment, but final decisions are human‑made.
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