Senior Security Research Engineer
QualysPune, Maharashtra, India
Posted March 23, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Research Engineer to join our Vulnerability Detection Signature Research team. The successful candidate will research, develop, and deliver advanced vulnerability detection libraries for VMDR scanning products.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in network and systems security
- Deep understanding of common protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, SSL/TLS
- Strong knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, CVEs) and mitigation techniques
- Hands-on experience with Python and Bash scripting
- Hand-on working experience with containers and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with network analysis tools and packet capture analysis
- Proficiency with regular expressions
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- System administration experience on Windows or Unix/Linux platforms
- Strong understanding of VPNs, Firewalls, IDS/IPS technologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional development, certifications, and continuous learning
- Inclusive culture that values innovation, ownership, and customer impact