What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Research Engineer position at ThreatLocker?
COMPANY OVERVIEW
ThreatLocker® is a leader in endpoint protection technologies, providing enterprise-level cybersecurity tools to improve the security of servers and endpoints. The ThreatLocker® platform with Application Allowlisting, Ringfencing™, Storage Control, Elevation Control, Endpoint Network Control, Configuration Management, and Operational Alert solutions are leading the cybersecurity market toward a more secure approach of blocking the exploits of application vulnerabilities.
POSITION OVERVIEW
ThreatLocker’s Product Research Engineer role is a fantastic role to start your cybersecurity career. Our Product Research Engineers are responsible for, but not limited to:
- Collect and Analyze data on Companies of all subjects to identify where companies are headquartered, where code has been compiled, as well as identify where the company originated from, all while using reliable resources for information.
- Identify potential areas of concern and have the ability to determine if needed for business.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of tools to insert data accurately following a specific format given by the leadership.
- Research previous exploits, vulnerabilities, and specific malware / ransomware and write a brief summary.
- Insert and Maintain the Database that includes all information previously collected from other Research Engineers.
- Validate and Audit research findings performed by peers.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
THIS IS AN ENTRY LEVEL ROLE. If you're computer savvy, interested in cybersecurity and are willing to learn this role is for you!
- Basic knowledge and experience with computer programming and operating systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Cybersecurity certificates (CompTIA, Security , Network ), preferred
- Knowledge and experience in macOS 12.x and higher; preferred
- Knowledge and experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux; preferred
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft excel, preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The duties described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. If necessary, reasonable accommodation may be requested and will be evaluated for its relationship to the essential functions that must be performed.
- Job will generally be performed in an office environment but may require travel to visit company offices and/or property locations.
- While performing duties of this job, would occasionally require to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects and tools.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.