Threat Researcher II

About the role

Safe provides a platform that quantifies cyber risk for global enterprises, moving leadership away from guesswork toward data-backed security decisions. We are looking for a technical researcher to join our team to focus on exploit development and vulnerability assessment. You will work in a high-intensity environment to help maintain our position as a leader in the security space.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Analyze vulnerability and exploit intelligence feeds to detect CVEs with public proof-of-concept code.
• Build and maintain internal labs to test and validate exploit proof-of-concepts.
• Adapt exploits for integration into frameworks like Metasploit and Nuclei.
• Submit contributions to open-source exploit projects under the Safe Security name.
• Monitor emerging security threats and attack vectors through continuous research.
• Coordinate with the Threat Research and Programme Management teams to align on security objectives.

Requirements

• M.Tech, B.Tech, B.E., or BCA degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Proven experience solving challenges on Hack The Box.
• Minimum Pro Hacker rank on Hack The Box.
• Completion of at least one pro lab on Hack The Box.
• Practical experience using LLMs to assist in vulnerability research.
• Proficiency with exploitation frameworks, port scanners, and vulnerability scanners.
• Familiarity with industry standards including MITRE CVE/NVD, CWE, CAPEC, and the ATT&CK framework.
• Ability to manage tasks and execute projects with minimal supervision.

Nice to have

• OSCP certification
• CPTS certification
• CRTO certification

Skills & tools

• Metasploit
• Nuclei
• LLMs
• Port scanners
• Vulnerability scanners
• MITRE ATT&CK
• CWE/CAPEC

Practical notes

• Employees receive equity as shareholders in the company.
• The company offers unlimited leave.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and wellness benefits are provided.