Senior Cloud Security Researcher

Description

We’re looking for Senior Cloud Security Researcher  with a strong security background to join our innovative Research team at

Why Mitiga?

Mitiga is the industry's only complete solution for cloud threat detection, investigation, and response — built by investigators, for investigators. Mitiga supercharges today’s SOC teams with the cloud capabilities that enterprises have been missing, delivering broad visibility across clouds and SaaS, automation that speeds investigations, and rich context that informs cloud threat detection, hunting, and response. Together, Mitiga's capabilities minimize breach impact and enhance enterprises' cyber resilience. As an Innovation Sandbox Finalist at RSA 2024 and a new SYN Ventures portfolio company (Series B, January 2025), Mitiga is an innovator and pioneer in Cloud Security.

We are looking for a Cloud Security Researcher who will join our mission to revolutionize cyber defense through innovative research and cutting-edge technology. As part of our research work, you'll investigate cyberattacks targeting cloud and SaaS (Software as a Service) environments, enhancing Mitiga’s expertise and contributing directly to the evolution of our CDR (Cloud Detection and Response) platform. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, bridging knowledge and aligning efforts across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead innovative research into cyber threats targeting cloud platforms, SaaS applications, Kubernetes, and emerging technologies by leveraging state-of-the-art tools and methodologies.
• Develop and refine cutting-edge detection algorithms and forensic investigation techniques to uncover and mitigate sophisticated attacks in cloud and SaaS environments.
• Conduct comprehensive investigations of real-world cloud security incidents, transforming insights into actionable strategies that continually evolve our threat detection capabilities.
• Share your research accomplishments and innovative findings with the security community through blog posts, conference presentations, and other professional forums, enhancing our industry reputation and fostering collaborative growth.
• Contribute your expertise to shape the strategic direction and ongoing development of Mitiga’s CDR product suite, ensuring our offerings stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify novel techniques and implement robust defenses, uniting diverse expertise to secure cloud and SaaS infrastructures.

Requirements

Who You Are

• You bring enthusiasm and deep expertise in cloud security, with hands-on experience at one of the major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• With 4+ years in security research, engineering, or related fields (defensive or offensive), you have a proven track record of tackling complex security challenges.
• You actively share your insights by publishing technical blogs, presenting at conferences, or producing similar content that influences the community.
• Proven experience developing in Python language
• Adversarial mindset and critical thinking skills

It Would Be Nice If You Also Had

• Familiarity with PySpark or Pandas for processing and analyzing large-scale datasets.
• Hands-on expertise in crafting detection strategies for attacks or simulating adversarial scenarios in cloud or SaaS environments.
• An understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework to guide your threat analysis and response.
• A history of active involvement in the security community, contributing to its ongoing growth and knowledge-sharing.

Some More Details and Perks

• Location: Tel Aviv, IL  
• Hybrid work environment 
• Competitive compensation package with stock options, educational fund, cibus.
• Top of the line equipment

For more information, visit us at www.mitiga.io. 

Mitiga is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusiveness and aim to attract, retain, and engage a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.