Threat and Detections Researcher at Jamf Australia

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

165100.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection, Incident Response, macOS Security, Malware Detection, Yara Rules, Scripting, Programming, GitHub, Git, Analytical Skills, Customer Value Focus, Agile Environment, Python, Bash, Ruby, Objective-C

Industry

Software Development

Description

At Jamf, we believe in an open, flexible culture based on respect and trust. Our track record and thriving work environment all stem from the freedom we grant ourselves to get the job done right. We take pride in helping tens of thousands of customers around the globe succeed with Apple. The secret to our success lies in our connectivity, while operating with a high degree of flexibility. Work-life balance remains our priority while feeling connected is important to maintain our strong culture, achieve our goals, and thrive as #OneJamf. What you'll do at Jamf: The Threat and Detections Researcher focuses on finding new ways to detect malicious activity inside of Jamf customer environments. Using various existing technologies as well as in-house tooling they will create new and innovative ways to lead threat research in the macOS space. From the monitoring of indicators of compromise to the creation of the more experimental behavioral based detections, researchers will have access to cutting-edge technology only found within the Jamf Threat Labs team. What you can expect to do in this role: Write and manage host based macOS detections at the endpoint level Perform analysis of detections to determine accuracy and precisions and tune detections accordingly based on results Research new ways to detect malicious activity on macOS using a wide variety of custom-built tooling Manage malware signatures to detect known threats on the macOS platform. Stay up to date on the latest malware trends on macOS and design detections accordingly Development of tools using python or other scripting languages to assist in day to day tasks Builds a deep understanding of workflows that make Jamf customers successful and apply that knowledge to ensuring the quality of each release #LIRemote What we are looking for: An understanding of cyber security and intrusion detection (Required) An overall comprehensive understanding of incident response (Required) Strong interest in macOS security (Required) Experience with detecting malware using Yara rules (Preferred) Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Bash, Python, Ruby, Objective-C or Swift (Preferred) Experience with GitHub and Git (Preferred) Proven Analytical Skills Customer value focus with the ability to quickly iterate based on emerging threats and customer feedback. Solution focused ability working collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment High School Diploma / GED (Required) 4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) A combination of relevant experience and education may be considered SECURITY AND PRIVACY REQUIREMENTS Participation in ongoing security training is mandatory Established security protocols will be adhered to, sensitive data will be handled responsibly, and data protection practices are followed, including understanding relevant privacy regulations and reporting breaches Acknowledging the Jamf Code of Conduct, where applicable security and privacy policies can be found, is a requirement of all roles at Jamf How we help you reach your best potential: Named a 2025 Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News Named a 2024 Best Technology Company to Work For by U.S. News Named one of Forbes Most Trusted Companies in 2024 Named a 2024 Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News Our developers work in agile delivery teams to produce new features, improve software components, and are the subject matter experts for our Jamf product offerings. You will have the opportunity to make a real and meaningful impact for more than 75,000 global customers with the best Apple device management solution in the world. We constantly push the boundaries of technology, our developers support new innovations and OS releases the moment they are made available by Apple. Several Jamf engineers are named in patents and with team names like CatDog, ThunderSnow and Dalek you can expect to have some fun while building cutting-edge software. You will have the opportunity to work with a small and empowered team where the culture is based on trust, ownership, and respect. We offer a clear career path that enables you to grow under supportive leadership and management Visit our Jamf Engineering blog to learn more about the innovative projects our team is working on and what we learn from each challenge we solve. A blog written by engineers, for engineers at medium.com/jamf-engineering The below annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Transparency Range $77,400—$165,100 USD What it means to be a Jamf? We are a team of free-thinkers, can-doers, and problem-crushers. We value humility and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Our culture flows from a spirit of selflessness and relentless self-improvement - driving both personal growth and collective progress throughout our company. We unite around common goals while respecting personal approaches, believing that fulfilled individuals create a thriving, vibrant workplace. Our aim is simple: hire exceptionally good people who are incredibly good at what they do and let them do it. We provide the support and resources to let everyone be their authentic, best selves at work, at rest, and at play. We are committed to supporting the continual improvement of Apple in the workplace, the organizations that rely on them and the people who keep it all running smoothly. Above it all, waves our banner of #OneJamf – and the knowledge that when we stand together, we accomplish so much more than we could alone. We seek individuals who share this unwavering journey toward growth to join us in our quest for constant improvement. What does Jamf do? Jamf extends the legendary Apple experience people enjoy in their personal lives to the workplace. We believe the experience of using a device at work or school should feel the same, and be as secure as, using a personal device. With Jamf, customers are able to confidently automate Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple TV deployment, management, and security – anytime, anywhere – to protect the data and applications used by employees in the workplace, students learning in the classroom, and streamline communications in healthcare between patients and providers. More than 2,500 Jamf strong worldwide, we are free-thinkers, can-doers, and problems crushers who are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day. Get social with us and follow the conversation at #OneJamf Jamf is committed to creating an inclusive & supportive work environment for all candidates and employees. Candidates with disabilities or religious beliefs are encouraged to reach out if they need additional support or alternative options to our recruiting processes to accommodate their disability or religious belief. If you need an accommodation, please contact your Recruiter or Recruiting Coordinator directly. Requests for accommodation will be handled confidentially by Recruiting and will not be shared with the hiring manager. Jamf is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals who request reasonable accommodation for disability or religious beliefs. To request accommodations please email us at recruiting@jamf.com

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Responsibilities

The Threat and Detections Researcher will focus on detecting malicious activity in Jamf customer environments using various technologies and in-house tools. They will write and manage macOS detections, analyze their accuracy, and stay updated on malware trends.