Senior Security Researcher

TENEX.AI

Senior Security Researcher investigating adversary behavior and building detection tools at an AI-native cybersecurity firm. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance cybersecurity posture.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeScottsdale • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in security research and threat intelligence, with a strong focus on adversary techniques and cloud security. Capable of translating complex findings into actionable insights for both technical teams and customers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Security ResearchThreat IntelligenceDetection EngineeringCloud Security (AWS, GCP, Azure)Malware Analysis

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Hard Skills

Adversary TechniquesMalware AnalysisReverse EngineeringDetection Logic DevelopmentResearch Communication

Soft Skills

CollaborationClear Communication

Industry Keywords

Emerging ThreatsAttack TechniquesDetection EngineeringResearch Agenda

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research emerging threats. Investigate adversary tradecraft, malware, and attack techniques across cloud and endpoint.
Turn research into detections. Build detection logic and tooling that operationalizes your findings.
Publish and share intelligence. Communicate findings to internal teams and, where appropriate, customers.
Partner across business units. Work with Detection Engineering, Forward Deployment, and Software Engineering to ship research-driven capabilities.
Help set the research agenda. Shape what TENEX investigates next as a senior technical voice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 6 years in security research, threat intelligence, or detection engineering.
Deep expertise in adversary techniques, malware analysis, or reverse engineering.
Strong cloud security knowledge (AWS, GCP, and/or Azure).
Ability to translate complex research into clear guidance for technical and customer audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package
A culture of growth and development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge in AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.