Principal/Senior Linux Security Researcher (Cortex)
Core
Research, develop, and improve state-of-the-art endpoint security solutions (Anti-Exploit and Anti-Malware) for the Cortex-XDR Agent on Linux, focusing on runtime protection for servers and cloud workloads.
Role type
Senior/Principal Linux Security Researcher
Builds
Cortex-XDR Agent for Linux platform
Domain
Cybersecurity, OS internals, Cloud security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Linux OS internals, C/C++/Rust development, security research, reverse engineering (static/dynamic, x86/64), scripting languages
Preferred skills
Exploitation (application-level/memory corruption), Kubernetes/containers/cloud workload security, leading cross-team projects, academic research, CVEs/conference publications
Technologies
Linux, C, C++, Rust, Python, x86/64, Kubernetes, containers
Responsibilities
Research and develop endpoint security solutions against malware and exploits; Research Linux OS internals, kernel, vulnerabilities, and malware; Respond to customer security events regarding malware and exploitation prevention
Seniority
Senior/Principal, hands-on IC