Senior Security Researcher

Invicti Security • Austin, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Security Researcher leads advanced vulnerability research, oversees security feature development, and mentors junior team members. Invicti is an application security leader protecting over 3,500 organizations worldwide through our DAST-first Application Security Platform. Our flagship products, Netsparker and Acunetix, enable security and development teams to continuously secure web applications through proprietary proof-based scanning and predictive risk scoring. "At Invicti, we embrace diversity and individuality in all forms. Discrimination has no place here - regardless of race, religion, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, or any other aspect that makes you unique. We're all about creating a space where everyone feels valued and included. So come as you are and join us in shaping the future of our industry."

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in web security, including exploit development.
• Expertise in server-side frameworks (e.g., Java, PHP, .NET) and REST APIs.
• Advanced scripting skills for automation and PoC development.
• Deep knowledge of HTTP/HTTPS, authentication mechanisms, and encryption.

Nice To Haves

• Published research at conferences (e.g., Black Hat, DEF CON).
• Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and containerization.
• Certifications like CISSP, OSCE, or GIAC GWEB.

Responsibilities

• Advanced Research: Investigate emerging threats (e.g., zero-days, logic flaws) and publish internal advisories.
• Testbed Management: Maintain and expand the DAST testbed with updated test cases for vulnerabilities.
• Code Reviews: Perform security-focused code reviews in languages like C#, Python, or JavaScript.
• Feature Oversight: Lead pre-release reviews and sign-offs for security features.
• Escalations: Resolve complex customer-reported issues related to security checks.
• Mentorship: Train junior researchers on tools, methodologies, and security concepts.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Taking care of our team goes beyond the office. We cover 100% of employee health care, vision, and dental premium costs. For dependents, we contribute 75% of the healthcare and 50% vision/dental premium cost, so you can be sure that you and your family are in the best possible health. Coverage is effective on your first day.
• Employee Assistance Program: Emotional Support Counseling services - 24/7 Life Coaching, Dependent Care, Elder Care, Financial & Legal Support, Wellness Coaching, New Parent Support, and more
• Parental Leave: 16-week paid leave for birthing parent recovery, 4-week paid leave for non-birthing/bonding parent
• 401(k) Savings Plan:50% up to 6% company match with 100% annual cliff vesting
• Hybrid Flexible Schedules
• Discretionary Time Off: Enjoy a flexible vacation schedule where you do not have to wait to use time off until it is accrued
• Quarterly Thrive-Wellness Days: One extra vacation day per quarter, where the entire company takes a break from normal, daily activities to refresh and rejuvenate
• VolunteerTime Off: 5 days of paid time off each year to participate in the volunteer activities of your choice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed