Security Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have a strong background in cybersecurity, particularly in network and cloud security, with a focus on developing innovative solutions to complex security challenges. Your analytical skills are top-notch, allowing you to assess risks and identify opportunities for improvement in security products. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product leaders and engineering teams to drive rapid innovation. You are experienced in coding and scripting, enabling you to turn theoretical concepts into practical applications quickly. Your leadership skills are evident as you guide teams through the prototyping process, ensuring that high-impact opportunities are explored and validated.

Desirable

Experience with open-source security tools such as Zeek, Suricata, and YARA is a plus, as is familiarity with the latest cybersecurity technologies and methodologies. You are comfortable working outside standard roadmaps, demonstrating flexibility and creativity in your approach to problem-solving. A passion for making the world safer from cyber threats drives your work, and you are eager to contribute to a mission-focused team.

What you'll do

As the Senior Manager of Security Product Research at Corelight, you will lead the Security Product Prototype team, focusing on developing innovative security solutions that address pressing network security issues. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore, design, and test prototype solutions, ensuring they meet the needs of our customers. Your role will involve rapid prototyping, where you will take theoretical ideas and turn them into functional code, demonstrating the viability of new security concepts. You will also be responsible for identifying high-impact opportunities within the product organization, acting as a catalyst for innovation and change.

You will engage in hands-on development, coding, and scripting to create prototypes that can be tested and refined based on real-world feedback. Your ability to analyze network and cloud security data will be crucial in driving the development of effective security products. You will work closely with product leaders to align your team's efforts with the overall product strategy, ensuring that your innovations contribute to Corelight's mission of enhancing cybersecurity.

What we offer

Corelight provides a competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $221,000 to $268,000 USD, depending on your experience and skills. We offer a collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions will have a direct impact on our customers' security. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and be part of a team that is dedicated to making the world a safer place from cyber threats. We value diversity and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in our mission to transform network security and protect organizations from cyber attacks.