Security Researcher - Team Lead (remote-only, Europe)

CloudLinux is a global remote-first company. We are driven by our principles: do the right thing, employees first, we are remote first, and we deliver high volume, low-cost Linux infrastructure and security products that help companies to increase the efficiency of their operations. Every person on our team supports each other and does what we can to ensure we all are successful. We are truly a great place to work!

Imunify360 Security Suite is an innovative security solution designed specifically for shared and VPS/Dedicated servers. The automated, easy-to-use solution with the six-layer approach to security delivers comprehensive and complete attack prevention. 

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We are looking for a talented Security Researcher - Team Lead to join our Imunify team! 

This exciting opportunity involves leading a dynamic team of talented web protection engineers. Together, you and your exceptional team will have the chance to play a crucial role in ensuring top-notch web security. Work is fully remote so you can work from anywhere.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the Web Protection Team (Security Engineers & Researchers).
• Guiding the team by example and leading technical planning.
• Reviewing code and team deliverables while supervising new releases.
• Monitoring data from servers and improving existing Web Application Firewall (WAF) rules.
• Driving new research and experiments on Web Attacks and Bot Protection.
• Helping the team mature the existing codebase written in Python.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has:

• BSc in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a similar field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Team Lead.
• Experience in Python, including building prototypes or security automation.
• A deep understanding of Web Security, Network Security, and Bot Protection.
• Knowledge of SQL queries.
• Fluency in English (upper-intermediate level or higher).

Nice to have:

• Understanding of web hosting environments.
• Understanding of the Linux command line.
• Knowledge of ModSec, OSSEC, and/or regular expression syntax for security rules.
• Familiarity with hosting control panels (cPanel, DirectAdmin, etc.) and/or content management systems (WordPress, Joomla, etc.).

Personal skills:

• Fast learner, proactive.
• Strong self-motivation, driven to achieve committed milestones.
• Strong prioritization skills and a flexible mindset.
• Ability to independently analyze a task and find the right solution.
• Ability to work with vague requirements and make independent decisions.
• Ability to work in a team and lead.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• A strong focus on professional development with opportunities for learning and growth:
• Interesting and challenging projects,
• Mentor and other knowledge-exchange programs.
• Fully remote work with flexible working hours, that allows you to schedule your day and work from any location worldwide.
• Paid 24 days of vacation per year, 10 days of national holidays, and unlimited sick leaves to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Compensation for private medical insurance.
• Co-working and gym/sports reimbursement.
• The opportunity to receive a reward for the most innovative idea that the company can patent, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.

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