Sr. Security Research Engineer

Proofpoint • Salem, IN, US

Hace 7 días

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Descripción del trabajo

Sr. Security Research Engineer at Proofpoint

We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity, protecting half a million customers—including 87 of the Fortune 100—against modern threats. Our mission is to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world.

About the Role

This highly technical role is on Proofpoint's Threat Research team, directly impacting product efficacy and customer protection. You will track threat actors, malware, phishing, and TTPs to develop static and dynamic (behavioral) signatures at scale.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Stay abreast of the evolving threat landscape, including credential phishing
Analyze malware, malicious documents, and URLs from internal and external sources
Conduct in-depth analysis of email messages to detect and classify threats such as BEC and phishing
Use critical thinking to identify efficient mitigation strategies
Develop, test, and deploy static and / or behavioral signatures
Identify, prioritize, and close coverage gaps for relevant threats
Participate in on-call rotation to respond to escalations that cannot be handled by support
Collaborate with remote team members via chat, video, and conference calls
Work with engineering teams to define requirements for continuous improvement of detection capabilities

Qualifications

Passion for threat research and deep knowledge of the security threat landscape

Strong understanding of malware, credential phishing, TTPs, and bypass techniques

Experience defending against malware and phishing in production environments

Familiarity with browser internals and the Document Object Model

Knowledge of malicious document formats (OLE, CDFv2, PDF, OpenOffice, RTF)

Experience parsing and analyzing malicious documents

Proficiency with sandbox environments as analysis tools

Critical thinking and ability to develop high-quality detection signatures

Experience writing YARA and / or ClamAV signatures used in production

Regular expression expertise

Intermediate Python skills

Interest in sandbox engineering and synthetic sample creation (plus)

Self-directed, collaborative, and able to work remotely

Availability for business-hours local to your time zone

Additional Information

Travel : 10%

Location : Work from home in the United States

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Learning & Development programs (leadership workshops, mentorship, stretch projects)

Flexible work environment (remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours)

Annual wellness and community outreach days

Recognition programs

Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Company Culture

Proofpoint is inclusive, diverse, and fosters a culture that values belonging, purpose, and success. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and offer accommodations during the application process.

Apply

Submit your application at https : / / www.proofpoint.com / us / company / careers. We look forward to hearing from you.

Compensation Transparency

Base Pay Ranges (USD) :

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area : 161,625.00 – 237,050.00

California (excl. SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, Alaska : 132,225.00 – 193,930.00

All other locations : 120,525.00 – 176,770.00

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Sr Security Engineer • Salem, IN, US