Senior Security Researcher (Federal)

This role at Censys is a hybrid position that requires the candidate to be located near McLean, VA. The role involves conducting security research and investigations, producing intelligence reports, and delivering new security prototypes to customers. The candidate will also serve as a public face for Censys, sharing knowledge and expertise on vulnerabilities and security trends. Additionally, the role includes tracking recent events in the security industry and conducting threat hunts using Censys' internet-wide scan data. The candidate should have a strong technical background in cybersecurity and networking, with experience in operational or research roles. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

• Research security issues and share research results with customers and marketing
• Produce finished intelligence reports and support intelligence briefings
• Partner with Engineering and Product to deliver new security prototypes and guide product development
• Serve as a public face for Censys by sharing knowledge and expertise on vulnerabilities and security trends
• Track recent events in the security industry and global politics
• Conduct threat hunts across Censys' internet-wide scan data
• Identify, track, and analyze potentially malicious infrastructure
• Complete one-off research projects as needed
• Have an active TS/SCI Clearance
• Have 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in an operational or research role
• Have a strong understanding of networking and security principles
• Have knowledge of network tools and common security vulnerabilities
• Have a working knowledge of data formats and querying large datasets using SQL
• Have experience performing computational data analysis
• Be familiar with Jupyter notebooks

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• 5+ years experience in cybersecurity, with preference for experience in an operational or research role (e.g., security analyst, engineer)
• A strong understanding of networking and security principles, including knowledge of network tools (e.g., nmap, Wireshark) and common security vulnerabilities
• Working knowledge of data formats, querying large datasets, and performing aggregations and analysis using SQL
• Experience performing computational data analysis (e.g., extracting data from APIs and using your programming language of choice to analyze it); familiarity with Jupyter notebook

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• 5+ years experience in cybersecurity
• Strong understanding of networking and security principles
• Knowledge of network tools (e.g., nmap, Wireshark) and common security vulnerabilities
• Working knowledge of data formats and querying large datasets
• Experience performing computational data analysis
• Familiarity with Jupyter notebooks
• Familiarity with analytic tradecraft and intelligence analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Past experience speaking at industry events or strong desire to build this skillset
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Passion and curiosity for continuous learning
• Experience using Censys Search
• Familiarity with internet scanning techniques
• Familiarity with Windows, iOS, Android, or MacOS malware analysis
• Knowledge of statistical and machine learning techniques
• Competitive salary range of $170,000 USD to $185,000 USD + bonus eligibility and equity
• Global perspectives and diverse backgrounds within the team
• Commitment to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace
• Equal opportunity employer