VP of Security Research
Job Description:
• Lead the function and team for Security Research for GreyNoise
• Build and manage a team of exceptional security researchers
• Be the leader for innovation in cybersecurity research and at-scale detection engineering at GreyNoise. GreyNoise packet captures the Internet every second of every day, and you will lead an expert team of researchers turning billions of packets into accurate, unique, and actionable threat intelligence.
• Forge expert novel research into powerful practitioner information at conferences, in publications, and throughout the GreyNoise platform.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing and Customer Success to align the team's mission and priorities with business plans and goals.
• Represent GreyNoise as one of the key faces and voices of our research, communicating our insights, observations, and innovations through community engagement, social media, blog posts, research papers, conferences, media interactions, and direct communication to customers.
• Forge and manage partnerships with key government and industry researchers to ensure GreyNoise remains at the forefront of new developments.
• Mentor, coach, and grow with one of the most respected and knowledgeable teams of internet researchers and cybersecurity practitioners in the industry.
Requirements:
• A culture-first, team-first attitude to everything you do.
• Demonstrated leadership and expertise in core cybersecurity areas, including:
• SOC tools, processes, and needs
• Red, Blue, and Purple Team operations
• Novel threat and vulnerability research
• Detection Engineering
• Automation-, AI-, and event-driven processes that work at speed and scale
• Tracking emergent threats, novel TTPs, and threat actors
• Strong communication skills in both small team and big room environments
• A solid track record of building, managing and growing fully remote teams
• Worked with government organizations on cyber projects
Benefits:
• Equity in a high-growth, Series-A startup
• ⚕️ 100% covered health, dental, vision, and life plans for all employees
• 6️⃣ Competitive 401k employer match of 6%, which is special for a startup. This will be 100% matched and vested from day 1
• Flexible paid time off. To encourage time off from work and ensure overall employee health and wellness, GreyNoise strongly recommends each employee to take at least 120 hours of PTO (3 weeks) annually, including at least five consecutive business days
• Remote-first culture. While we are headquartered in the Washington DC area, we have a distributed workforce -- with the majority of our team working remotely from across the country
• Equipment budget. Every new employee gets an Apple Mac laptop and a $500 stipend for any equipment accessories.
• Paid family leave for all employees. We offer 4 months of paid leave (birth or adoption), plus 2 months of optional unpaid leave, so new parents have time to adjust to the new life (and work) schedule
• Learning & development budget. All employees receive an annual $1,500 towards professional development related to their job function. The stipend can be applied to tuition, books, conferences, and more
• Company offsites and monthly local hangouts to encourage team bonding
• Lead the function and team for Security Research for GreyNoise
• Build and manage a team of exceptional security researchers
• Be the leader for innovation in cybersecurity research and at-scale detection engineering at GreyNoise. GreyNoise packet captures the Internet every second of every day, and you will lead an expert team of researchers turning billions of packets into accurate, unique, and actionable threat intelligence.
• Forge expert novel research into powerful practitioner information at conferences, in publications, and throughout the GreyNoise platform.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing and Customer Success to align the team's mission and priorities with business plans and goals.
• Represent GreyNoise as one of the key faces and voices of our research, communicating our insights, observations, and innovations through community engagement, social media, blog posts, research papers, conferences, media interactions, and direct communication to customers.
• Forge and manage partnerships with key government and industry researchers to ensure GreyNoise remains at the forefront of new developments.
• Mentor, coach, and grow with one of the most respected and knowledgeable teams of internet researchers and cybersecurity practitioners in the industry.
Requirements:
• A culture-first, team-first attitude to everything you do.
• Demonstrated leadership and expertise in core cybersecurity areas, including:
• SOC tools, processes, and needs
• Red, Blue, and Purple Team operations
• Novel threat and vulnerability research
• Detection Engineering
• Automation-, AI-, and event-driven processes that work at speed and scale
• Tracking emergent threats, novel TTPs, and threat actors
• Strong communication skills in both small team and big room environments
• A solid track record of building, managing and growing fully remote teams
• Worked with government organizations on cyber projects
Benefits:
• Equity in a high-growth, Series-A startup
• ⚕️ 100% covered health, dental, vision, and life plans for all employees
• 6️⃣ Competitive 401k employer match of 6%, which is special for a startup. This will be 100% matched and vested from day 1
• Flexible paid time off. To encourage time off from work and ensure overall employee health and wellness, GreyNoise strongly recommends each employee to take at least 120 hours of PTO (3 weeks) annually, including at least five consecutive business days
• Remote-first culture. While we are headquartered in the Washington DC area, we have a distributed workforce -- with the majority of our team working remotely from across the country
• Equipment budget. Every new employee gets an Apple Mac laptop and a $500 stipend for any equipment accessories.
• Paid family leave for all employees. We offer 4 months of paid leave (birth or adoption), plus 2 months of optional unpaid leave, so new parents have time to adjust to the new life (and work) schedule
• Learning & development budget. All employees receive an annual $1,500 towards professional development related to their job function. The stipend can be applied to tuition, books, conferences, and more
• Company offsites and monthly local hangouts to encourage team bonding