Security Research Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco

Closes in 2 days Remote

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$163,600–$234,600 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
Closes
Jun 19, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k
This role $199k
$123k most similar roles pay here $247k

This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $151,206–$216,262 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $199k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Cisco

Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

Cisco currently has 178 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Security Research Engineering Technical Leader

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As a Senior Security Researcher on Cisco’s Talos team, you will work remotely to support cutting-edge detection and mitigation technologies by staying updated with the latest industry threats and developing proof-of-concept solutions. Your daily tasks include vulnerability research, tool development for static and run-time analysis, triaging vulnerabilities, and creating detailed technical reports. You will also reverse engineer binary applications, analyze emerging security threats, and provide critical expertise to engineering teams. The role requires 3+ years of experience in vulnerability research or related areas with proficiency in C/C++, Python, and assembly languages like x86/x64 and ARM. Preferred qualifications include Linux internals knowledge, experience with tools such as IDA Pro and Binary Ninja, and a deep understanding of common vulnerabilities and exploitation methods.

Skills

C C++ Python x86/x64 ARM IDA Pro Binary Ninja Ghidra Linux Vulnerability Research Reverse Engineering Assembly Language Memory Corruption Web Application Exploitation File Format Vulnerabilities Network Protocol Structures Enterprise Networking Architecture Static Analysis Run-time Analysis

What you'll do

  • Develop tools for vulnerability analysis and mitigation.
  • Conduct static and run-time analysis to determine root causes of vulnerabilities.
  • Write detailed technical reports on security findings and methodologies.
  • Reverse engineer binary applications and protocols to analyze vulnerabilities.
  • Perform patch analysis to identify and trigger potential vulnerabilities.
  • Create proof-of-concept exploits to test the effectiveness of mitigations.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in vulnerability research or related areas like exploit or mitigation development on Linux systems.
  • Proficient in C/C++, scripting languages (e.g., Python), and assembly (x86/x64, ARM).
  • Experience with binary auditing and reverse engineering using tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Ghidra.
  • Knowledge of common vulnerabilities and methods of exploitation including memory corruption and web application flaws.
  • Ability to develop proof-of-concept exploits for testing vulnerability mitigations and perform patch analysis.
  • Strong understanding of Linux internals, file formats, network protocol structures, and enterprise networking architecture.

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