Sr. Threat Research Engineer

1 week ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Proofpoint Full time ₹ 5,00,000 - ₹ 8,00,000 per year

About Us
We are the leader in human-centric cybersecurity. Half a million customers, including 87 of the Fortune 100, rely on Proofpoint to protect their organizations. We're driven by a mission to stay ahead of bad actors and safeguard the digital world. Join us in our pursuit to defend data and protect people.

How We Work

At Proofpoint, you'll be part of a global team that breaks barriers to redefine cybersecurity, guided by our BRAVE core values Bold in how we dream and innovate, Responsive to feedback, challenges, and opportunities, Accountable for results and best-in-class outcomes, Visionary in future-focused problem-solving, Exceptional in execution and impact.

Corporate Overview
Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations' greatest assets and biggest risks vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk their people. That's why we're a leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People.

The Role
You are a Senior CyberSecurity Analyst (email borne threats) or have a strong desire and a skill set to become one

We are looking for a highly intelligent, analytical, driven person to join a dynamic group of people who are passionate about saving the world from the growing threat of e-mail borne threats phishing, malware , BEC and spam. We are competing against a very active, creative, and motivated adversary who was credited as sending over 40 trillion spam/threat email messages last year alone If you are interested in helping us achieve our goal and rid the world of phishing, malware and spam, we definitely would like to speak with you. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence.

Your day to day

  • Member of a creative, enthusiastic, and geographically distributed team (in a 24/7/365 "follow the sun" model) that is responsible for identifying, parameterizing, and responding quickly to spam attacks levied against some of the world's largest organizations.
  • Analyze email messages reported by customers as well as work on large data sets in order to determine correct classification (spam, phishing, malware, BEC (Advanced Email Fraud), bulk, ham).
  • CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. Perform deep analyses of spam message headers & structures to identify novel spam features, and design various rules/signatures to detect those features and block email borne threats
  • Ad-hoc development of tools as necessary to aid/streamline analysis activities is a plus
  • As an Email Cybersecurity analyst, who has coding experience and skills - an opportunity to design and develop new PoCs threat detection system(s) based on your expertise or learn how to add this skill to your toolset.
  • Continue to develop and support existing Threat Detection PoCs based on the existing Threat Detection framework
  • Developing and maintaining Python applications/tools, writing clean and efficient code, debugging and troubleshooting issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and participating in code reviews. Knowledge of database systems is a plus
  • Be available in an rotating on-call basis to respond to develop signatures, that detect and block an emerging or an ongoing threat(s)
  • Help us define the landscape, prevalence, and evolution of messaging abuse, threats, and attacks by participating in future requirements definition discussions of our products.

What You Bring To The Team

  • Knowledge of different types of email borne attack vectors, tools and tactics
  • In-depth knowledge of email borne threats phishing, malware, BEC and spam. Ability to find and research suspicious patterns in URLs, domains, in conjunction with overall email structure (email headers and email context).
  • Ability to create detection signatures/rules (content development) based on observed suspicious patterns with experience of 2-4 or more years in the field.
  • General curiosity about the headers and structure of email messages.
  • General familiarity with how mail delivery works, knowledge of email security standards and protocols, such as SPF, DKIM, and DMARC, would be beneficial.
  • Practical knowledge (hands-on experience) with Regular Expressions
  • Minimum 2+ years hands-on experience with Python or a different programming language
  • Experience in one of Python frameworks (Django, Flask or Pandas)
  • Experience with data analysis, familiarity with cybersecurity best practices, and the ability to work with large datasets.
  • Familiarity with Unix environments and comfort with a range of Unix command line tools for manipulating and extracting content from text files is a must have
  • Familiarity and/or experience with LUA based detection signatures is a plus
  • Familiarity and/or experience with ClamAV and/or Yara and/or in-house developed framework allowing to research and create signature based detection on email borne threats based detection signatures is a plus
  • Willingness to play an important technical role
  • Demonstrated analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently yet fully integrate with worldwide, remote teams.
  • Can-do attitude with a focus on problem solving, product quality, and a strong desire to get the job done.
  • Requirements/Education and/or Equivalent Experience (including technical and non-technical capabilities)
  • BSCS or equivalent, or equivalent technical experience.

Why Proofpoint
As a customer focused and driven-to-win organization with leading edge products, there are many exciting reasons to join the Proofpoint team. We believe in hiring the best the brightest and cultivating a culture of collaboration and appreciation. As we continue to grow and expand globally, we understand that hiring the right people and developing great teams is key to our success We are a multi-national company with locations in many countries, with each location contributing to Proofpoint's amazing culture

Why Proofpoint? At Proofpoint, we believe that an exceptional career experience includes a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Here are just a few reasons you'll love working with us

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Learning & Development We are committed to the growth and development of our team members, offering a range of programs including leadership and professional development workshops, stretch project assignments, and mentoring opportunities to help employees reach their full potential.
  • Flexible work environment [Remote options, hybrid schedules, flexible hours, etc.].
  • Annual wellness and community outreach days
  • Always on recognition for your contributions
  • Global collaboration and networking opportunities

Our Culture

Our culture is rooted in values that inspire belonging, empower purpose and drive success-every day, for everyone. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please reach out to How to Apply Interested? Submit your application here https We can't wait to hear from you


  • Threat Researcher

    2 weeks ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Cyderes Full time ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

    Cyderes (Cyber Defense and Response) is a pure-play, full life-cycle cybersecurity services provider with award-winning managed security services, identity and access management, and professional services designed to manage the cybersecurity risks of enterprise clients. We specialize in multi-technology, complex environments with the in speed and agility...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India NetSkope Software Full time

    Job Description- An opportunity to shape the design of a novel product and have a significant role on the impact it makes in the enterprise security domain.- To solve intellectually rewarding problems with a meaningful purpose.- A position with high agency and trust on how you choose to work.- An amazing work environment, competitive compensation, benefits...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India ZeroFox Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

    ZeroFox is a leading external cybersecurity company that provides enterprises with a comprehensive platform to protect against threats outside the perimeter. We combine artificial intelligence with human expertise to deliver advanced threat intelligence, digital risk protection, and adversary disruption.We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Getinz Techno Services Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    Staff Threat Research Engineer - GSK - BLR We are seeking a skilled security researcher to design new security-focused integrations and develop advanced content for a next-generation Security Posture Management (SPM) platform. This role offers the opportunity to shape product direction, solve complex security problems, and deliver meaningful impact across...

  • Threat hunter

    1 week ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) Full time ₹ 5,00,000 - ₹ 8,00,000 per year

    Job DescriptionAs a Threat Hunter, you will be responsible for proactively identifying, analysing, and mitigating potential threats across our environments. You will lead threat hunts, leverage data from multiple sources, and apply advanced techniques to detect suspicious behaviour and uncover threats. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, youll refine...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Commvault Full time ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

    Threat and Vulnerability Engineer: The Opportunity: We are seeking a highly motivated Threat and Vulnerability Engineer to join our Information Security team. This individual will be part of the people, processes and technologies involved in aiding the Global Security program's efforts to further the company's strategic positioning with regards to...

  • Security Researcher

    2 weeks ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Vehere Full time ₹ 15,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    Job Summary:We are seeking a seasoned Security Researcher with deep expertise in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and cloud threat research. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience analyzing advanced malware, uncovering TTPs (Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures) used by threat actors, and aligning their findings with the MITRE...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India FICO Full time ₹ 20,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    Cyber Security - Sr. Manager FICO (NYSE: FICO) is a leading global analytics software company, helping businesses in 100 countries make better decisions. Join our world-class team today and fulfill your career potential The Opportunity "As a Threat Intelligence Senior Manager, you will be analyzing the cyber threat landscape and associated tactic,...


  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Lam Research Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

    Requisition ID189932Date posted09/03/2025Work Location ModelOn-site FlexWork LocationBangalore-IN-BangaloreWork CountryIndiaThe group you'll be a part ofMany years ago, Lam Research embarked on a journey to set up a global center in Bangalore to expand its reach for Indian talent pool. Over the decade, this center expanded its capability and scope beyond...

  • Senior Threat Analyst

    2 weeks ago


    Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Optiv Full time ₹ 10,00,000 - ₹ 25,00,000 per year

    Job Description : The Sr. Threat Analyst will provide deep-level analysis for client investigations utilizing customer-provided data sources, audit, and monitoring tools at both the government and enterprise levels. The Senior Threat Analyst will work closely with our Technology Engineers, Architects, and Threat Analysts to service customers. How...