Associate Security Researcher
Core
Associate Security Researcher bridging red and blue teams by managing research infrastructure, performing vulnerability triage, and supporting penetration testing operations.
Role type
Associate Security Researcher (Purple Team)
Builds
Research environments, detection capabilities, and actionable remediation guidance
Domain
Cybersecurity / Offensive Security / Systems Administration
Required skills
Systems administration, Networking fundamentals, Log analysis, Vulnerability triage, Penetration testing methodology, Technical documentation, Scripting (Python/Bash/PowerShell)
Preferred skills
Cloud security (AWS/GCP/Azure), Home lab experience, Automation
Technologies
Python, Bash, PowerShell, AWS, GCP, Azure
Responsibilities
Set up and manage research environments and lab infrastructure, Assist in simulating threats and documenting detection gaps, Perform data collection and initial vulnerability triaging, Maintain documentation of research findings and internal wikis, Review penetration testing findings and final reports for accuracy
Seniority
Associate, mentored IC
