Security Engineer III - Threat Research at ExtraHop Networks, Inc. in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

ExtraHop Networks, Inc.

ExtraHop is on a mission to protect and propagate trust by revealing the cybertruth: the truth about the attackers already inside an organizations network, the truth about what theyre doing, and how to stop them at top speed. We partner with every customer, every day, to reveal it. Are you ready to join us?

We are ExtraHop. Were on a mission to provide security teams with the intelligence they need to confront and stop advanced threats like supply chain attacks, zero day exploits, and ransomware attacks. Attackers still have the advantage. Were taking it back with creativity, intellectual curiosity, and a sense of humor. Are you ready to help us reclaim the upper hand?

Do you like securing complex networks? Want to be a part of a collaborative team that builds solutions that protect some of the biggest networks in the world? ExtraHop is seeking a Security Engineer III - Threat Research experienced with threat detection and networking to grow our world-class Detection Engineering team.

We are looking for a self-starter that enjoys investigating cyber attacks and how adversaries are traversing the network for lateral movement. You must have a strong understanding of the attack lifecycle and a deep desire to stop attackers before they can do damage.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reproduce and analyze network-based cyber attacks, including vulnerability exploitation and lateral movement.
• Communicate in writing your research findings and collaborate in writing detectors to detect cyber attacks.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in cyber security, computer science, engineering, or network forensics.
• Strong understanding of network security and networking basics, including the OSI model and excellent working knowledge of the key protocols from Layer 2 through Layer 7, including IP, TCP, UDP, and HTTP.
• Experience in penetration testing, red teaming, or capture the flag competitions that include hands-on execution of attacks and vulnerability exploitation.
• Good communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate in writing technical details about attacks.
• Strong working experience in using Wireshark, TShark, or other network analysis tools.
• Strong working experience with Python or equivalent scripting languages.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Threat Researcher, Penetration Tester, Detection Engineering, or Vulnerability Researcher.
• Familiarity with MITREs ATT&CK Framework.
• Familiarity with VM and container technologies for setting up ephemeral environments for research.
• Familiarity with Windows protocols and reconnaissance and lateral movement techniques in Windows environments.

All R&D Employees will be required to attend 2 mandatory in-person events every year of approx. 4 days duration.

$136,000- $180,000 + benefits

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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ABOUT EXTRAHOP

ExtraHop is the cybersecurity partner enterprises trust to reveal the unknown and unmask the attack. Were on a mission to protect and propagate trust by revealing the cybertruth, and we partner with every customer, every day, to uncover it. Our Reveal(x) 360 platform is the only network detection and response solution delivering the 360-degree visibility needed to see everything on the network. When organizations have full network transparency with ExtraHop, they can see more, know more, and stop more cyberattacks.

ExtraHop is recognized by leading organizations for both its innovation in the market and its commitment to building a world-class team. Weve been recognized as a Customers Choice by Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer, and as a Leader in the Forrester Wave: Network Analysis and Visibility, Q2 2023. ExtraHop has won AI Breakthrough Awards four times (2018-2020, 2023) and our Channel Partner program has received a 5-star rating from CRN for our 2023 Partner Program Guide. Our flagship product, Reveal(x), has received numerous accolades, including a 2022 Edison Award for Cybersecurity.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with ExtraHop and the country where you work.

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Honor System PTO and 9 Holidays (US only) + 3 Days of Paid Volunteer Time
• Non-Commissioned positions are eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus plan
• FSA and Dependent Care Accounts + EAP where applicable
• Educational Reimbursement
• 401k with employer match or Pension where applicable
• Pet Insurance (US only)
• Parental Leave (US Only)
• Hybrid and Remote Work Model

*Candidates should note that the Company may modify reporting relationships, job titles and compensation, including commissions and benefits, from time to time at its sole discretion, as it deems necessary, with or without prior notice.

We are intentional about our culture, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome everyone to come ready to participate in contributing to this truly unique environment. At ExtraHop, we believe that the best products, services, and companies are built by strong teams that include a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and experiences. We are committed to supporting and enabling growth and opportunity for every employee at every level. This is the foundation of our success.

We are equally committed to equal employment opportunity, and it is foundational to how we recruit and hire our talented team. Employment is determined based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status, pregnancy (including but not limited to potential pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, age , national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, disability ,, genetic information, or any other protected class as established by law.

Our people are our most important competitive advantage, leading the charge cyber criminals and insider threats.

Ready to join us? #Extrahop #Security #NDR #informationsecurity #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #infosec #LI-Remote

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Salary:

$136,600.00

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