[Hiring] Senior Security Researcher @Bitsight

Role Description

The Product Research team within Bitsight’s Security Research department focuses on technology and methodology development for security risk signal collection, processing, and analysis. This research position will advance world-class digital network reconnaissance techniques as well as methodologies for quantitative assessment of security exposure, performance, and risk. This position is ideally suited to a candidate with a broad mix of information security, network protocol, and data analysis/mining expertise with a passion for creating new products and capabilities.

Objectives & Responsibilities

• Design and research new methods for data collection and the applications of that data to introduce new product features or serve as enhancements to existing features.
• Perform data analysis on internally and externally derived datasets to assess data quality and conduct feasibility studies on inference techniques for security properties.
• Ideate new product features and enhancements based on the latest security trends and capabilities.
• Provide security subject matter expertise to influence security ratings methodology and policy.
• Collaborate with product and engineering groups to develop new data processing specifications.
• Collaborate with the Data Partnerships team to maintain partner relationships, serving as a technical liaison for external partners.
• Conduct research, writing, and presentations in support of marketing activities and customer engagements to promote key findings and capabilities and explain data and ratings concepts.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background with expertise in networking concepts, information security, and cryptography.
• Proficient in standard scripting languages, able to code data collection, analysis, and processing prototypes.
• Capable of being self-motivated and operating autonomously on projects, or with others in a team.
• Strong communication and analytical skills, including ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems.
• Ability to conduct statistical experiments and test hypotheses.
• Proven track record in security data analysis and presentation.
• Interested in learning distributed computing technologies such as PySpark/EMR/Hadoop.

Education

• B.S/M.S in Computer Science or similar field or commensurate experience.

Belonging & Inclusion

Bitsight is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.

Culture

We put our people first. Bitsight offers best in class benefits. We devote the same energy to nurturing our company's inclusive culture as we apply to serving our customers' needs. Working at Bitsight will give you the opportunity to fulfill your professional goals and expand your skills.

Open-minded

If you got to this point, we hope you’re feeling excited about the job description you just read. Even if you don’t feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We’re eager to meet people that believe in Bitsight’s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways.

Additional Information for United States of America Applicants

• Bitsight is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
• Bitsight will not discharge, discipline or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

Massachusetts Applicants

• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
• A qualified applicant with a criminal history will be considered for employment consistent with applicable law.
• This position may be considered a promotional opportunity pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.