[Remote] Senior Staff Security Researcher

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cobalt is a company dedicated to enhancing security through innovative pentesting solutions. They are seeking a Senior Staff Security Researcher to lead the development of cutting-edge security methodologies, conduct deep-dive research on emerging threats, and engage with a global network of penetration testers. Responsibilities • Innovate Service Offerings: Create and shape cutting-edge security service offerings, complete with methodologies and checklists that redefine industry standards • Global Collaboration: Collaborate with a global network of 450+ top-tier penetration testers, sharing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of offensive security • Deep-Dive Research: Immerse yourself in security research, uncovering emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits before they make headlines • Exploit Development: Build and refine proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits, developing mitigation strategies that make a real difference • Thought Leadership: Publish groundbreaking research in whitepapers, blogs, and industry conferences to solidify your expertise • Community Engagement: Engage with the security community to stay at the forefront of industry trends while exchanging insights with fellow experts • Tool Development: Develop and refine security tools, enhancing research capabilities and advancing the craft of ethical hacking • Industry Presence: Attend security conferences and participate in events like Defcon’s hacking villages Skills • 10+ years of penetration testing or relevant experience • Prior experience in security research • Proven experience integrating security practices within DevOps workflows • Hands-on experience with Development CI/CD pipelining and automation • Demonstrated capability for deploying independent projects from conception to production • Multi-tasking skills and the flexibility to adjust to changing priorities on the fly • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting or speaking at security events • No one needs to push you to excel; it's just who you are • A genuine passion for staying ahead of security trends, participating in CTFs, and engaging in ongoing research • Red teaming and IoT experience • Experience building service offerings • Presented research at cybersecurity conferences • Published technical papers for cybersecurity Benefits • 401(k) program (US) • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US) • Wellness • Work-from-home equipment & wifi • Learning & development • Flexible, generous paid time off • Paid parental leave Company Overview • Cobalt is a PtaaS platform for security and development teams as well as infuses manual security testing with transparency. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job