Senior Threat Researcher - 6+ years of experience is a must*

📋 Description

• • Join SonicWall, a pioneering cybersecurity firm with over three decades of expertise, as a Senior Threat Researcher in our dynamic Bengaluru, India team. We are a partner-first organization dedicated to empowering our partners and their customers in the relentless battle against cybercrime. Our mission is to provide robust, scalable security solutions across cloud, hybrid, and traditional environments, offering real-time protection against the most sophisticated and evasive cyberattacks targeting increasingly remote, mobile, and cloud-enabled users.
• • In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of threat intelligence, conducting in-depth research, analysis, and testing of network, application, physical, and procedural vulnerabilities. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the security posture of SonicWall products and our customers' environments through comprehensive vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and potentially social engineering exercises.
• • You will be responsible for performing rigorous vulnerability scanning of SonicWall's own products, servers, and appliances, ensuring our internal infrastructure is secure before external audits. This proactive approach is vital to maintaining the integrity and trust our clients place in our solutions.
• • A key aspect of this role involves the meticulous documentation and clear communication of your findings. You will produce well-documented reports that not only identify vulnerabilities but also provide actionable insights and recommendations for remediation, enabling technical leadership throughout the analysis and resolution stages.
• • To excel in this position, you will need to develop and maintain a comprehensive technical understanding of the entire SonicWALL product line, including the intricate hardware and software technologies that form our solution stack. This deep knowledge will empower you to lead technical discussions and guide the resolution of complex security issues.
• • Collaboration is central to our success. You will work closely with other team members to swiftly respond to alerts and threats identified by our advanced security tools and processes. Your ability to interpret security events and devise effective mitigation strategies will be paramount.
• • You will play an active role in identifying, researching, and assisting in the implementation of new security tools and processes designed to continuously improve our overall security posture. This includes staying ahead of emerging threats and proactively integrating defenses.
• • Maintaining up-to-date, detailed knowledge of the evolving landscape of IT security threats is a core responsibility. You will be expected to plan, prioritize, and implement necessary mitigation controls to counter these threats effectively.
• • A significant part of your role will involve reviewing logs and reports from all in-place devices, including security tools, workstations, servers, and network devices. You will interpret the implications of this activity and develop strategic plans for appropriate resolution, ensuring comprehensive security oversight.
• • You will have the opportunity to liaise with external security researchers, fostering a collaborative ecosystem for threat intelligence sharing and contributing to the broader cybersecurity community.
• • Participate actively in investigations into any suspicious or problematic security activity, applying your analytical skills to uncover root causes and implement corrective actions.
• • This role may require participation in an on-call rotation to provide immediate support for all in-place security solutions, ensuring continuous protection and rapid response capabilities.
• • By joining SonicWall, you become part of a global team committed to innovation and excellence in cybersecurity, protecting businesses and individuals worldwide from the ever-present threat of cyberattacks.