Position: Cybersecurity Researcher
Company: RemotelyTalents
Category: Security
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper
Published: 2023-05-01T00:00:00+03:00

Our client is a top cybersecurity company in the software supply chain field. 
The company maintains the industry's leading Python vulnerability database and their Safety scanner is popularly used by Python teams worldwide (with 1 million downloads every month). 
The software and vulnerability data are trusted by thousands of software development teams including top companies like Amazon, Apple, and Intel. 
It is a fully remote team with members in North America, South America, and Europe.

As a Cybersecurity Analyst  you will have the opportunity to join our dynamic Cybersecurity Intelligence team as a senior member.

You’ll be responsible for:


-Conduct more thorough or complex vulnerability assessments
-Find novel/new and unknown vulnerabilities in Python, Javascript and Java packages, and submit them to NVD, Mitre, and other central vulnerability organizations
-Plan the direction of vulnerability and package database, including research into automation, finding new data sources, and new data types and metrics for vulnerability classification
-Provide expert advice and guidance to internal teams and enterprise customers
-Conducting CVSS and other severity analyzes on vulnerabilities
-Collaborate with open source maintainers to find and remediate vulnerabilities in their packages
-Collaborate with academic groups to discuss and understand software supply chain security research
-Stay up-to-date with new threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends

Qualifications and Experience:

-5+ years of experience working in Python, Java or Javascript
-Expert knowledge of security attack vectors and common anti-patterns in Python, Javascript, or Java 
-Proficiency in open source package management tools and ecosystems including PyPi, NPM, Yarn, Maven, and Gradle
-3+ years of experience in vulnerability research and/or exploit development
-Experience in vulnerability research through CVEs, and conducting vulnerability assessments including CVSS
-Experience with SCA fundamentals and tools
-Experience in static and dynamic code analysis for security and vulnerability analysis
-Experience in scripting and programming for research purposes
-2+ years of hands-on experience in coding tools, CTF, and pentests
-Ability to analyze and interpret vulnerability scan data
-Excellent written and verbal English
-Ability to work in a team environment and mentor team members
-Certifications in relevant security and IT fields are a plus

We offer:
-competitive salary paid in USD
-B2B contract with paid vacation
-fully remote work with flexible hours to fit your lifestyle

Our online recruitment process is simple and efficient:
-introduction interview with the recruiter
-technical interview with the client
-If you meet our requirements, we'll extend a job offer to you.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to work with a leading cybersecurity company in the software supply chain space!

IMPORTANT: Reliable high-speed internet access and a computer to work from.