Senior Research Scientist - Network Security

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About Trellix:

Trellix, the trusted CISO ally, is redefining the future of cybersecurity and soulful work. Our comprehensive, GenAI-powered platform helps organizations confronted by today’s most advanced threats gain confidence in the protection and resilience of their operations. Along with an extensive partner ecosystem, we accelerate technology innovation through artificial intelligence, automation, and analytics to empower over 53,000 customers with responsibly architected security solutions.
We also recognize the importance of closing the 4-million-person cybersecurity talent gap. We aim to create a home for anyone seeking a meaningful future in cybersecurity and look for candidates across industries to join us in soulful work. More at https://www.trellix.com/.

Role Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Research attacker methodologies and develop innovative solutions to identify detection solutions
• Knowledge on how machine learning can be applied in networking problems
• Perform data analysis to measure efficacy and identify methodologies to improve existing solutions
• Forward Looking Research – Researcher will help develop leading edge prototypes to solve emerging challenges.
• Threat Analytics – Leverage threat intelligence from different sources, identify patterns to co-relate and establish the origin and flow of attacks.
• Drive roadmap for detection efficacy and network research operation

                                                                                         
Requirements:

• At least three years direct or equivalent experience in areas of network-based threats and other aspects of cyber attacks..
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) and network architecture.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred:

• Hands-on reverse engineering and knowledge of operating system internals.
• Red teaming experience on various techniques
• Machine learning experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Above all, the right passion and attitude to solve new challenges

Company Benefits and Perks:

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

• Retirement Plans
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.