Full-Time

Senior Security Researcher

Posted on 9/5/2024

Halcyon

Halcyon

201-500 employees

Cybersecurity platform for ransomware protection

Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$168k - $240kAnnually

+ Bonus

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Rust
Python
Data Science
Ruby
Cryptography
C/C++
Requirements
  • Strong capabilities in reverse-engineering Windows binaries and applications.
  • Strong familiarity with Windows development practices, low level operating system concepts, and networking.
  • Proficiency with development in scripting languages such as Python or Ruby.
  • Proficiency with development in compiled languages such as C, C++ and/or Rust.
  • Experience in auditing implementations of cryptographic algorithms to identify security issues.
  • A willingness to lead by example and participate actively in the workload.
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Maintains a positive attitude and quickly adapts to change.
  • Passionate about information security.
Responsibilities
  • Reverse engineer malicious or unknown binaries to find insights and intelligence in ransomware samples and threat actor toolkits
  • Use and develop tools to bypass software protection and binary packing techniques.
  • Identify & develop proof-of-concept tools leveraging your security research background to help assist and scale threat research related tasks
  • Partner with applied researchers to enable the development of new Halcyon products and tools
  • Develop tools for the community, enabling access to our research and best practices, fostering knowledge sharing, and empowering others to conduct their own experiments and learn from our threat research methodology
  • Collaborate with partner Research and Data Science teams on projects and to bring new ideas and technology to customers
  • Cultivate global collaborations with security researchers to exchange knowledge, stay updated on emerging threats, and build partnerships with offensive security researchers to enhance our defensive capabilities and embrace cutting-edge offensive security research.
  • Share knowledge with the community through engaging presentations, blog posts, papers, and active participation on social media channels, contributing to the broader information security ecosystem.
  • Write high quality technical reports to enable our business to utilize the research effectively across the organization
  • Articulate technical requirements and details to both highly technical and non-technical audience.

Halcyon.ai provides a cybersecurity platform focused on preventing ransomware attacks and ensuring business continuity for organizations. The platform features automated encryption key capture and autonomous decryption, allowing businesses to quickly recover from ransomware incidents by decrypting infected devices immediately. Additionally, Halcyon includes a resilience engine that helps restore infected systems efficiently, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers a Ransomware Readiness Report to help clients assess their security posture. Halcyon operates on a subscription-based model, generating revenue through fees based on the level of protection and size of the client’s operations.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$198.4M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

-9%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Halcyon secured $100M in Series C funding to scale its platform.
  • Partnerships with Verinext and Koncise Solutions expand Halcyon's market reach.
  • The Ransomware Warranty Program enhances Halcyon's comprehensive protection offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Sophisticated ransomware variants like Cloak may challenge Halcyon's platform effectiveness.
  • Rapid rise of new ransomware groups could outpace Halcyon's defense updates.
  • Financial strain possible if multiple clients claim Ransomware Warranty services.

What makes Halcyon unique

  • Halcyon offers a unique Anti-Ransomware and Cyber Resilience Platform.
  • The platform includes automated encryption key capture and autonomous decryption capabilities.
  • Halcyon's Ransomware Readiness Report helps businesses understand their security posture.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Company Equity

INACTIVE