Senior Security Research Engineer

Pune, IndiaOn-site

Responsibilities

Build detection logic for a wide range of technologies including databases, applications, operating systems, TCP/IP protocols, and network devices .
Automate recurring research, development, and validation of tasks.
Research, design, and develop new vulnerability detection libraries (signatures) or enhance existing ones for Qualys VMDR S canner products .

experience in network and systems security .
Deep understanding of common protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, SSL/TLS .
Strong knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CVEs ) and mitigation techniques. Hands-on
experience with Python and Bash scripting. Hand-on working
experience with containers and orchestration tools ( Docker, Kubernetes ).
Familiarity with network analysis tools and packet capture analysis .
Proficiency with regular expressions .
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
experience on Windows or Unix/Linux platforms.
Strong understanding of VPNs, Firewalls, IDS/IPS technologies.
Additional Plus Competencies: Knowledge of Lua (preferred) or Java .
Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMWare, VirtualBox, XEN , etc. Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud ).
Experience using or developing vulnerability scanners, IDS/IPS, and other security tools. Prior
experience building security‑related tools or automation.
Industry certifications such as OSCP, CISSP , and GIAC .
Ability to lead projects independently and work with minimal supervision.

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Security Research Engineer to join our Vulnerability Detection Signature Research team.
You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges and ensure our customers receive accurate , high‑quality vulnerability coverage.
If you have a strong foundation in vulnerability research, hands-on security engineering, and solid coding
experience and you enjoy diving deep into technologies to uncover weaknesses, this role is for you.
Continuously research emerging technologies and collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to extend detection coverage.
Work closely with Customer Support and Research teams to troubleshoot and resolve customer issues such as false positives/negatives .
Contribute to high‑quality detection content through strong documentation and collaboration.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Why Join Us? Work on cutting-edge security research with a talented, collaborative engineering team.
Directly influence the security posture of thousands of customers.