Senior Security Research Engineer

2 months, 3 weeks ago
Full-time
Senior
Data Science and Analytics
Censys

Censys

Censys provides security teams with a comprehensive and accurate mapping of the internet, enabling them to effectively defend against attack surfaces and proactively hunt for threats.

IT Services
51-250
Founded 2017
$53M raised

Description

  • Conduct internet measurement research using Censys’ internet-wide scan data to identify trends with security implications.
  • Analyze hosts, endpoints, and large datasets to uncover patterns that improve coverage, classification, and vulnerability detection.
  • Partner with Research and Product to develop security prototypes and inform new product directions.
  • Work with engineering teams to support technical decisions that improve coverage, context, and insights.
  • Assist with data classification and dataset interrogation using methods such as entity resolution, clustering, and data gap analysis.
  • Develop insights from internet-wide scanning and data collection experiments to support engineering and research goals.
  • Document research findings and share knowledge through blogs, talks, and other public-facing communications when needed.
  • Serve as a public-facing representative for Censys on internet-wide security trends across public and private sectors.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of internet protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, HTTP, and TLS.
  • High proficiency with analytical databases and data warehouses such as Google BigQuery and Snowflake.
  • Ability to design and execute internet-wide measurement and scanning experiments to derive actionable insights.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to engineers, designers, and product managers.
  • Familiarity with Linux-based environments (preferred).
  • Basic understanding of fault-tolerant distributed systems design and implementation (preferred).
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other engineers (preferred).
  • Interest in technical architecture discussions and contributing to technical decision making (preferred).
  • Willingness to continually improve technical skills and stay current with new technologies (preferred).

Benefits

  • Salary range of $180,000-$212,000 USD for high cost of living areas, or $153,000-$180,000 USD for other US locations, plus bonus eligibility and equity.
  • Equity compensation.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement plan with company contribution.
  • Parental leave.
  • Mental health and wellness benefits.
  • Flexible PTO.
  • Professional development stipend.

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