Tech Lead Manager Security Research Team

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Tech Lead Manager to lead our Security Research team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving the technical direction, strategy, and execution of cutting-edge security research initiatives that directly impact our product offerings and enhance the security posture of our customers.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the evolving threat landscape, a proven track record in security research, and strong leadership skills to mentor and grow a team of highly talented security researchers. You will be instrumental in exploring new security challenges, identifying emerging attack vectors, and developing innovative solutions to protect against sophisticated cyber threats.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and Mentor: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of security researchers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Provide technical guidance, career development, and performance feedback.
• Strategic Direction: Define and execute the technical roadmap for the Security Research team, aligning with company goals and anticipating future security challenges.
• Security Research: Drive in-depth research into emerging threats, vulnerabilities, attack techniques, and defensive strategies across various domains (e.g., cloud security, application security, network security, IoT security).
• Attack Surface Management (ASM): Develop and refine methodologies for understanding, mapping, and managing the attack surface of our customers and internal systems. Drive research into novel ASM techniques and tooling.
• Compliance & Regulations: Stay abreast of relevant security compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR) and integrate compliance considerations into research initiatives and product recommendations.
• Vulnerability Disclosure: Oversee and contribute to responsible vulnerability disclosure processes, working with external researchers and vendors as needed.
• Technical Expertise: Leverage a strong technical background in computer science, networking, or related fields to guide complex research projects and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product management, data science and consulting teams to translate research findings into actionable product features and security solutions.
• Knowledge Sharing: Present research findings internally and externally (e.g., conferences, whitepapers, blog posts) to establish thought leadership and contribute to the broader security community.
• Innovation: Drive continuous improvement in research methodologies, tools, and processes. Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Networking or a related technical field.
• Fluent English is required, both written and spoken, to effectively communicate with global teams.
• 3+ years of experience in security research, with a strong focus on offensive and/or defensive security.
• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or management role, leading a team of security professionals.
• Deep understanding of the cyber security landscape, including common attack vectors, threat intelligence, and defensive strategies.
• Proven expertise in Attack Surface Management (ASM) principles and practices, including external asset discovery, vulnerability prioritization, and risk assessment.
• Strong knowledge of security compliance frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Solid technical background in at least one of the following areas:
• Computer Science fundamentals: Operating systems, data structures, algorithms, system architecture.
• Networking: TCP/IP, network protocols, HTTP/HTTPS, network security architectures, intrusion detection/prevention.
• Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, GCP security services, cloud native architectures.
• Experience with scripting and programming languages (e.g., Python, Javascript).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to security challenges.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience with bug bounty programs and vulnerability coordination.
• Active participation in the security community (e.g., conference speaking, open-source contributions, security blogs).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, OSCP, AWS Certified Security Specialty.

Benefits

• We foster a welcoming and collaborative environment where people can grow, share knowledge, and continuously improve.
• We believe in hands-on learning and provide access to development tools, encouraging participation in scientific publications, conferences, and workshops relevant to our expertise.
• We offer a competitive compensation package and the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world, allowing you to balance work and life in a way that suits you best.