Sr. Security Research Engineer

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

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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.

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

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