Senior Cybersecurity Researcher

at  SafetyCLI Cybersecurity

We are looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Researcher to play a key role in maintaining our industry-leading vulnerability database, which is based on a Python/Django/Postgres stack. Your focus will be on software supply chain security and vulnerability analysis, with a particular emphasis on Python, Java, and JavaScript ecosystems.

REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of overall technical experience
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity research, specifically in software supply chain security
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, and JavaScript, complemented by an understanding of their package ecosystems and associated vulnerabilities.
• Experience using LLMs, such as GPT, Claude, or Copilot, for security research and analysis
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Passionate about staying at the forefront of cybersecurity research and AI-driven solutions
• Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, comfortable with rapid iterations and adaptable to changing requirements
• Resourceful and creative problem-solver, able to deliver results with limited resources and tight deadlines

• Review and assess the validity of known vulnerabilities, occasionally delving deeper to thoroughly understand the issues at hand
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the vulnerability database, focusing on Python, Java, and JavaScript ecosystems
• Experiment with and discover novel ways to detect potential vulnerabilities in packages or software
• Collaborate with data engineers to translate novel vulnerability detection methods into systematic, repeatable processes within our data processing system
• Work closely with the Lead System Architect and Senior Data Engineer to integrate security findings into the data processing system
• Develop and optimize AI-driven modules and components to enhance the system’s security capabilities
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and incorporate this knowledge into the system
• Embrace a fast-paced, iterative development approach, delivering working solutions quickly and continuously improving based on feedback