Senior Threat Researcher

About UsSophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions that defeat cyberattacks including Managed Detection and Response MDR and incident response services and a broad portfolio of endpoint network email and cloud security technologies As one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity providers Sophos defends more than 600 000 organizations and more than 100 million users worldwide from active adversaries ransomware phishing malware and more Sophos services and products connect through the Sophos Central management console and are powered by Sophos X-Ops the company s cross-domain threat intelligence unit Sophos X-Ops intelligence optimizes the entire Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem which includes a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers partners developers and other cybersecurity and information technology vendors Sophos provides cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations needing fully managed security solutions Customers can also manage their cybersecurity directly with Sophos security operations platform or use a hybrid approach by supplementing their in-house teams with Sophos services including threat hunting and remediation Sophos sells through reseller partners and managed service providers MSPs worldwide Sophos is headquartered in Oxford U K More information is available at Role SummaryTeams mandate is to find new and notable threats assess their risk and produce protection where necessary This include advanced targeted attacks attack tool research handling of vulnerability advisories and publishing blogs and whitepapers The successful candidate will provide analysis of the evolving cyber threat landscape and contribute to create the next generation of SophosLabs research tools The ideal candidate is passionate about computer security and has high aptitude for solving challenging puzzles with an attention to detail What you will do Perform cyber threat analysis utilizing multiple information sources Engage research based on cyber threat intelligence Investigate APT campaigns and understand cyber threat actors their motivations and technical capabilities Identify steps to be taken to respond and minimize the impact of emerging threats Reverse engineer files to discover their intended functionality and risks to customers Write threat descriptions for publication on the Sophos website and threat research whitepapers in a timely fashion Triage requests submitted by other departments respond to tasks or escalate complex issues to senior team members Generating intelligence on new trends in the Threat Landscape and distributing between departments outside of the Lab Identify opportunities to write blogs for the Sophos website to raise customer awareness What you will bring Experience with x86 assembly Windows Internals Computer and Web Security experience Good written and verbal communication skills Understanding of scripting basics Perl Python Regexp Experience with a wide array of Internet technologies and protocols HTML JavaScript SMTP DNS LI- Remote B2Ready to Join UsAt Sophos we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don t check every box in a job description We challenge that notion Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team Don t let a checklist hold you back - we encourage you to apply What s Great About Sophos xc2 xb7 Sophos operates a remote-first working model making remote work the primary option for most employees However some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information xc2 xb7 Our people - we innovate and create all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit xc2 xb7 Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy xc2 xb7 Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities xc2 xb7 Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint xc2 xb7 Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp xc2 xb7 Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge xc2 xb7 Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeingOur Commitment To YouWe re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos and we re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity We believe that diversity combined with excellence builds a better Sophos so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender sex gender reassignment marital status race religion or belief color age military veteran status disability pregnancy maternity or sexual orientation We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you please let us know Data ProtectionIf you choose to explore an opportunity and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our Privacy Policy and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time please follow the steps set out in the Privacy Policy describing your individual rights If you have any questions about Sophos data protection practices please contact dataprotection sophos com