Senior Research Engineer
Core
Research existing and new vulnerabilities, develop detection checks/plugins for Tenable's security products, and implement advanced detection logic.
Role type
Senior Research Engineer (Cybersecurity)
Builds
Vulnerability detection plugins and checks for Nessus and other Tenable sensors
Domain
Cybersecurity / Vulnerability Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Vulnerability research, detection logic development, C programming, Python programming, Linux proficiency, original research publication, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Networking & TCP/IP stack knowledge, CVSS scoring, protocol analysis (HTTP, DNS, SSH, SMB), pen-testing experience, security certifications (e.g., OSCP), CI/CD pipeline concepts, SQL, Snowflake, software testing
Technologies
Nessus, Tenable IO, Security Center, Linux, C, Python, SQL, Snowflake
Responsibilities
Research existing and new vulnerabilities, develop detection scripts for Tenable sensors, implement advanced detection logic to minimize false positives/negatives, participate in detection logic discussions, interface with stakeholders on externalizing research outcomes, help and train other researchers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
