Full-Time

Senior Security Researcher

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Vectra

Vectra

501-1,000 employees

AI-based network detection and response solutions

Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$150k - $230kAnnually

+ Incentive Plan + Employee Equity Plan

Senior

Boston, MA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Austin, TX, USA | San Jose, CA, USA

This is a hybrid role requiring in-office presence in San Jose, CA; Austin, TX; or Boston, MA.

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
TCP/IP
Python
Wireshark
Requirements
  • Passion for cyber security
  • 5+ years of attack and penetration testing experience in a network environment; or
  • 5+ years direct experience in areas of security research, malware analysis, or incident response
  • Knowledge of corporate security investigation and incident response processes, along with malware detection and mitigation technologies
  • Solid programming skills with scripting languages such as Python
  • Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and analysis skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent inter-personal and teamwork skills
  • Proactive, hard-working team player with a good sense of humor
  • Self-driven, able to efficiently work remotely without close supervision
  • Attack simulation experience;
  • Knowledgeable of the Tools, Techniques, and Procedures of advanced threat actors
  • Proficiency with common attacker and red team tools and frameworks: Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, Empire, Mimikatz, impacket, CrackMapExec, etc.
  • Ability to realistically recreate advanced threat actor TTPs within controlled environments
  • Knowledgeable in network and application protocols, and traffic analysis (network forensics)
  • Proficiency with network traffic analysis and network forensics tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump
  • Proficiency with host forensics and memory analysis tools to study advanced threat actor activities
  • Strong knowledge of networking and network application concepts: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, TLS, FTP, RPC, DNS, SMB, Kerberos, etc.
Responsibilities
  • Perform leading edge security research for network based threats – systems analysis, APT threat modeling, tools assessment, network/protocol analysis, etc.
  • Working directly with our Data Science teams, developing detection capabilities which will be incorporated into the product
  • Participate in on-going efficacy testing of our detection capabilities, producing gap analyses, attack samples, remediation recommendations, and document findings for broad use across the company
  • Research and understand attacker TTPs to remain current as a subject matter expert within Vectra
  • Research new threat detection technologies and investigate innovative approaches to finding attackers operating within customer environments
  • Collaborate across Vectra to identify, research, and develop new detection models – working hand-in-hand with members of data science, consulting services, and other product teams
  • Replicate attacker techniques and tooling to produce samples for use during detection development and for detection validation and gap identification
  • Pursue security research topics that contribute to the knowledge and enumeration of new threats, tactics, and techniques in network, cloud, and hybrid environments
  • Provide an attackers-eye-view to the evidence presented by Vectra products and educate customers to the technical nature of the threat

Vectra.ai specializes in AI-based network detection and response (NDR) solutions, focusing on real-time security for cloud environments, SaaS platforms, data centers, and enterprise infrastructures. Its main product, the Cognito platform, integrates with various security tools to capture network metadata and enhance it with machine learning-derived security intelligence. This allows for automatic detection of cyber threats and prioritization of compromised devices. Vectra.ai differentiates itself from competitors by offering a comprehensive solution that adapts to evolving security needs, enabling security teams to focus on critical incidents. The company's goal is to empower organizations to effectively detect and respond to cyber threats, thereby enhancing their overall security posture.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$342.7M

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for AI-driven cybersecurity enhances Vectra's market potential.
  • Partnerships with telecom companies expand Vectra's collaborative security solutions.
  • Development of AI agents showcases Vectra's innovation in surpassing human capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • AI fatigue may reduce adoption of Vectra's solutions, impacting growth.
  • High costs and lack of value in AI may deter clients in Asia Pacific.
  • Sophisticated cyber threats require continuous innovation, straining Vectra's R&D resources.

What makes Vectra unique

  • Vectra uses AI to detect and stop attackers in real-time.
  • The Cognito platform integrates with various security tools for comprehensive protection.
  • Vectra's Attack Signal Intelligence condenses alerts into manageable, enriched insights.

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Benefits

Family Medical Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Remote Work Program

Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits - Dental Benefits, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance, Vision Benefits

401(K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days