Senior Security Researcher

Description We are looking for an exceptional Security Researcher to join Aqua’s world-class security research organization. Looking for an experienced researcher in the cybersecurity world with depth, and excellence in cloud-native security research. As a Security Researcher, you will work on deep technical research on several areas – working with other researchers, and transforming advanced offensive insights into scalable defensive capabilities.

What You Will Do

Research and analyze sophisticated attack techniques targeting Linux-based cloud-native systems, including Kubernetes, containers, and serverless environments. Reverse engineer Linux malware families to extract behavioral patterns, execution flows, and persistence mechanisms. Study real-world threat actor techniques and translate findings into actionable detection, prevention, and hardening strategies . Design and prototype advanced detection logic and observability mechanisms, including kernel- and runtime-level approaches (e.g., eBPF). Influence Aqua’s security strategy by turning research insights into capabilities that protect large-scale production environments. Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to ensure research outcomes are impactful and scalable.

About the Team

Requirements

4+ years of experience in security research with a strong focus on Linux-based systems. B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent experience from a military, academic, or advanced technical background. Deep, practical understanding of Linux internals (processes, syscalls, memory, networking, filesystems). Strong experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering in Linux environments. Proficiency in C and Python for low-level research, tooling, and prototyping. Proven ability to analyze attacker behavior and design corresponding detection or mitigation strategies . Strong familiarity with cloud-native technologies , including containers, Kubernetes, and container runtimes. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical findings clearly and influence stakeholders.