Senior Security Research Engineer

The role combines in-depth threat investigation with a focus on enhancing our capabilities to block evolving attacks and provide actionable insights to our customers and internal teams. As a Security Research Engineer at Mimecast, you will be a pivotal technical expert dedicated to researching, analyzing, and developing detections for both malware and phishing threats.

Requirements

• Analyse and classify file and web-based threats, including credential phishing campaigns and a wide range of malware families.
• Develop, test, and maintain detection signatures (Yara, ClamAV, and proprietary solutions) for both phishing and malware threats targeting Mimecast customers.
• Dissect malicious files, URLs, and email payloads using static and dynamic analysis tools.
• Automate threat analysis and detection processes.
• Investigate emerging attack techniques and develop proactive, high-quality detections.
• Measure and improve detection efficacy using large-scale data analysis tools.
• Collaborate with engineering on integrating detection scanners and optimizing scanning systems.
• Create and maintain documentation for detection techniques, code, and analysis findings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Formal and on the job learning opportunities
• Hybrid working model
• Cross functional teams to build your knowledge!