Leading Infosecurity Researcher

Mediatech
As one of the fastest-growing digital publishing houses in the world, Mediatech combines digital, tech, and content competencies to simplify complex information and make it accessible to everyone. Since launching Cybernews in 2019, expanding into Wellnesspulse, and creating a financial insights platform Investorsobserver, we have grown to a team of 300 in-house experts and over 200 global contributors.
You would be joining one of Mediatech’s leading brands – Cybernews.com, an independent media outlet driven by a team of investigative journalists, researchers, and security experts.
At Cybernews, we go beyond the headlines—through in-depth research, hands-on testing, and data-driven insights, we uncover the latest cyber threats, expose vulnerabilities, and provide expert guidance to help people stay secure in an ever-changing digital landscape
Information Security Team
The Information Security team is a group of highly skilled professionals dedicated to identifying leaks, breaches, and vulnerabilities across digital systems. They rigorously investigate the security aspects of various tools and products, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats.
You
We’re looking for a senior-level security specialist with a strong technical background and experience leading a team. This role combines hands-on research with day-to-day team management. You’ll guide a group of researchers, support their growth, and help shape how we work while staying actively involved in technical tasks. If you enjoy solving complex security challenges and building strong, effective teams, this might be the right fit.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Lead and support a team of security researchers—setting priorities, offering guidance, and helping them grow
• Plan and carry out research on cybersecurity tools, vulnerabilities, and threats
• Validate findings through hands-on testing and reliable sources
• Work closely with editorial, SEO, and product teams to ensure technical accuracy and relevance
• Share insights across departments and contribute to internal security practices
• Keep up with the latest developments in cybersecurity and apply them to our work
• Get involved in scripting, reverse engineering, and other technical investigations
• Be an advocate for cybersecurity excellence—bring proof of your skills, showcase your work, and help raise the bar for security awareness across the company

WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE

• Experience managing or mentoring a technical team, ideally in cybersecurity or a similar field
• Strong hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools, vulnerability research, and a solid grasp of information technology fundamentals
• Experience in researching, analyzing, and fact-checking technical content (bonus if in the tech or consumer electronics industry)
• Background in reverse engineering, scripting (Bash, Python, etc.), and system administration
• Familiarity with exploit stacks, threat modeling, and basic secure coding principles
• Excellent research skills and attention to detail; ability to turn complex topics into actionable insights
• Strong communication skills to provide clear, constructive feedback and collaborate effectively across departments
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

AT MEDIATECH YOU WILL GET

• Paid sick days and private health insurance that includes dental, vision, health checks, and 80% coverage for 25 psychotherapy sessions
• Access to premium mental health apps, onsite workouts, and gym membership support — all available during parental leave too
• Learning budget for courses, conferences, and books — your growth is always backed
• Extra days off, thoughtful gifts, and bonuses to celebrate life’s milestones like birthdays, weddings, and new arrivals
• Pet-friendly, centrally located office with game zones, healthy snacks, and cozy spaces to unwind
• Fun company events, fitness challenges, and team-building activities that actually connect people
• Additional vacation days the longer you stay — because recharging is essential

GROSS SALARY

• From 4200 Gross/month. Keep in mind that we are open to discuss a different salary based on your skills and competencies.