Security Researcher
DXC Technology
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Analyze code to identify vulnerabilities and assess security risks
- Research and analyze malware samples to improve detection
- Write detection rules and logic used by our security scanning tools
- Analyze malware samples and emerging threats to improve detection capabilities
- Work closely with engineers to turn research into product features
- Clearly communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Contribute small tools or scripts to support security research when needed
Requirements
- Strong understanding of security principles and common vulnerability types
- Comfortable reading and analyzing code across multiple programming languages
- Curiosity about how software breaks and how attackers exploit systems
- Ability to investigate problems independently and communicate findings clearly
- Quick learner, flexible, and eager to grow
- Nice To Have: Experience with vulnerability research or static analysis
- Nice To Have: Background in penetration testing or ethical hacking
- Nice To Have: Experience in analyzing malware or reverse engineering
- Nice To Have: Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Flexibility in working hours
- A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
security principlesvulnerability typescode analysismalware analysisdetection rulesscripting languagesPythonpenetration testingethical hackingreverse engineering
Soft Skills
communicationindependent investigationcuriosityflexibilityquick learning