Network Threat Detection R&D Engineer
Core
Develop AI-enabled network security and intrusion detection capabilities for the vDefend Advanced Threat Prevention solution to protect virtual workloads in large-scale data centers.
Role type
Staff Engineer, Network Threat Detection R&D
Builds
AI-enabled IDPS signatures, detection logic, and scalable data collection infrastructures for advanced threat prevention
Domain
Cybersecurity, Network Security, AI/ML for Security
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Network security expertise, IDPS/IDS signature development, Python programming, Data analysis, AI/ML concepts, Agentic AI systems, Docker, Kubernetes
Preferred skills
Academic research experience, Prototyping, Troubleshooting complex issues
Technologies
Python, Docker, Kubernetes, vDefend, VMware VCF
Responsibilities
Research emerging network threats (agentic and human), Architect and build AI-enabled security solutions, Analyze malicious traffic to design detection approaches, Construct and maintain scalable data collection infrastructures, Translate threat intelligence into detection logic and signatures
Seniority
Staff Engineer, hands-on IC with strategic impact
