Principal Security Research Engineer

The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of building internal security tooling and data pipelines using public cloud infrastructure, leveraging AI technologies.  This role will be within SpyCloud Labs, SpyCloud’s in-house Security Research team, and focus on building automation and other internal tooling to facilitate the collection of recaptured third-party breach and malware data.  This is a full-time remote role supporting a hybrid workforce.

• →Design, implement, and maintain internal tooling for acquiring and parsing recaptured underground data.
• →Build and deploy cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code technologies.
• →Build and deploy automated CI/CD pipelines to test and deploy tooling and infrastructure.
• →Collaborate directly with the research team to support the targeting and collection of new data sources.
• →Be the subject matter expert on Security Research Engineering and the data acquisition process.
• →Leverage modern AI and LLM-based tooling to streamline development and collection workflows.
• →Constantly and independently work to identify improvements and automation opportunities in the recaptured data workflow and ETL pipelines. 
• →Participate in security research including investigation of threat actors, malware, and other critical research in support of SpyCloud’s priorities.
• →Mentor junior security researchers and engineers including providing code review and guidance on efficient code writing and professional development 

• 6+ years experience in a Senior role within cybersecurity engineering.
• 6+ years of professional software development experience, preferably in the cybersecurity industry
• Experience using AI/ML in development workflows.
• Experience implementing AI/ML in data processing applications.
• Highly skilled with Python. Golang proficiency a plus.
• Experience building internal tooling and deploying using Infrastructure as Code technologies (we use Terraform and Ansible).
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Math, Science, Engineering, or Business fields.
• Self-directed with the ability to identify and deliver on tasks without needing direct supervision.
• Critical thinker that is comfortable supporting collaborative problem solving in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated, empathetic, curious, and flexible.

• Experience working with large enterprises in delivery of security analytics products.
• Experience in acquiring and processing malware-exfiltrated data 
• Experience in using data science to analyze datasets for the purposes of detecting fraud or cyberthreats.
• Experience with databases (relational or NoSQL) and designing efficient database architecture.

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SpyCloud transforms recaptured darknet data to disrupt cybercrime. Its automated identity threat protection solutions leverage advanced analytics and AI to proactively prevent ransomware and account takeover, detect insider threats, safeguard employee and consumer identities, and accelerate cybercrime investigations. SpyCloud's data from breaches, malware-infected devices, and successful phishes also powers many popular dark web monitoring and identity theft protection offerings. Customers include seven of the Fortune 10, along with hundreds of global enterprises, mid-sized companies, and government agencies worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, TX, SpyCloud is home to more than 200 cybersecurity experts whose mission is to protect businesses and consumers from the stolen identity data criminals are using to target them now.

To learn more and see insights on your company’s exposed data, visit spycloud.com.

Our mission is to make the internet a safer place by disrupting the criminal underground. Together with our customers and partners, we aim to end criminals’ ability to profit from stolen information.

SpyCloud is a place for innovative, collaborative, and problem-solvers to thrive. Individually, we’re amazing, but together, we’re unstoppable. We celebrate diversity and various perspectives and aim to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. SpyCloud complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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