Senior Security Threat Researcher

14 hours ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Aurva Full time ₹ 8,00,000 - ₹ 20,00,000 per year

Why Aurva?

At 
Aurva
, we're on a mission to 
Secure Data Wherever it Flows
. We're not just another security company—we're India's 
leading data security platform
, trusted by 
Razorpay, Meesho, Slice, Nykaa, and MPL
 to safeguard their most valuable asset: data.

We combine 
cutting-edge Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)
 and 
data privacy solutions
 with the power of 
eBPF technology
, giving enterprises unparalleled visibility into who's accessing their data and how. We're already making waves as an industry leader, but we're just getting started—and we want brilliant minds to grow with us.

About the Role

We're looking for a 
Senior Security Threat Researcher
 who's excited to push the boundaries of database security. In this role, you'll transform raw data intelligence into actionable threat insights, uncover advanced exploitation techniques, and craft detection mechanisms that stop attackers in their tracks.

If you thrive on solving tough problems, love digging deep into exploitation patterns, and want your work to protect millions of users' data—you'll feel right at home here.

What You'll Do

  • Hunt for 
    emerging database threats and attack vectors
     in complex, modern data environments.
  • Conduct 
    deep-dive research
     into exploitation techniques and build cutting-edge detection signatures.
  • Develop 
    IoCs and rules optimized for eBPF-based monitoring
    .
  • Create logic to spot 
    suspicious access patterns, privilege escalation, and data exfiltration
    .
  • Publish 
    threat intelligence reports
     that empower enterprises to stay ahead of attackers.
  • Collaborate with 
    engineering & product teams
     to supercharge Aurva's security capabilities.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years
     in cybersecurity, threat research, or database security.
  • Mastery of 
    database exploitation, access patterns, and privilege escalation
    .
  • Strong coding skills in 
    Python, SQL, Go, C/C++
    .
  • Experience with 
    eBPF
     or similar monitoring tech (huge plus).
  • Expertise in 
    MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
    , and cloud-native DB security (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience with 
    vulnerability research, SIEM, DAM, DLP, and threat intelligence tools
    .
  • Knowledge of 
    data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, DPDP)
    .

Bonus points for:
 Industry certifications (CISSP, GCTI, GREM, CEH), kernel-level monitoring experience, and previous threat intel research at scale.

What's In It For You

  • Competitive 
    salary + equity package
     at a 
    high-growth startup
    .
  • Work with 
    cutting-edge eBPF tech
     at enterprise scale.
  • Directly protect the data behind 
    India's fastest-growing tech companies
    .
  • Accelerated 
    career growth
     in a company that's scaling fast.
  • A modern Bangalore office and a team of passionate 
    security professionals
    .

Ready to Secure Data Wherever it Flows?

If you're passionate about threat research and want to shape the future of 
data security in India
, we'd love to hear from you. Please send the following to  with subject "Senior Security Threat Researcher: :

  • Updated resume.
  • Cover letter mentioning why you think you fit in aurva.

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