Email Security Research Manager (Cortex - XDR)
Core
Lead the Email Security Research team to define the technical vision and roadmap for AI-driven email protection, developing advanced detection capabilities against evolving threats.
Role type
Senior IC/Lead Email Security Research Manager (AI/ML focus)
Builds
AI and LLM-powered email security solutions, advanced detection rules for phishing, BEC, malware, and account takeover
Domain
Cybersecurity, Email Security, AI/ML, Threat Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
cybersecurity research, team leadership, Python coding, SQL/data analysis, threat detection design, behavioral analytics
Preferred skills
AI/ML/LLM security solutions, big data platforms (GCP/BigQuery), XDR/EDR/NDR/CDR products, email security detection engineering
Technologies
Python, SQL, GCP, BigQuery, XDR, EDR, NDR, CDR, LLM
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of security researchers; Define and execute the research and detection roadmap; Drive innovation in AI and LLM-powered security; Design advanced detections for phishing, BEC, malware, and account takeover; Improve detection efficacy via behavioral analytics and data analysis; Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Threat Intelligence teams; Represent the team in technical presentations and industry conferences
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities