Security Researcher

Description

Cyera is on a mission to protect one of the world's most critical resources: data. Since our founding in 2021, we’ve grown fast—Cyera-fast—securing over $760 million in funding and establishing an international team. Today, Cyera is the most high-growth data security company in the world, trusted by leaders at organizations like Paramount Pictures and Mercury Financial. With a global presence and an unwavering commitment to innovation, Cyera empowers businesses to embrace data securely and confidently.

About the Role

We’re seeking a talented, experienced Cloud Security Researcher to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in uncovering cloud vulnerabilities, publishing high-impact research, and reinforcing Cyera’s reputation as an innovator in cybersecurity. Your work will drive cutting-edge research methodologies and contribute directly to our mission of protecting data.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze a wide range of modern technologies—including cloud provider services, AI applications, and automated workflows—to uncover security vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and systemic risks.
• Stay at the forefront of the evolving security landscape by tracking new attack vectors, emerging threats, and novel exploitation techniques across cloud infrastructures and interconnected systems.
• Collaborate with fellow security researchers, PR & marketing teams, and industry experts to research and responsibly disclose cloud security issues.
• Translate your research into high-impact security insights published through technical blog posts, whitepapers, and industry presentations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity research or vulnerability research.
• Expertise in vulnerability discovery with a deep understanding of attack vectors, misconfigurations, and privilege escalation paths in cloud environments.
• Proven ability to analyze cloud services, APIs, and applications to identify security flaws, misconfigurations, and unintended behaviors.
• A track record of responsible disclosures—such as published CVEs or notable bug bounty findings.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Go for developing proof-of-concepts and automating security research tasks.
• A passion for continuous learning, a curiosity for emerging security threats, and the ability to work independently.
• An innovative mindset with the ability to think outside the box and develop novel research methodologies.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Deep hands-on expertise in cloud security, including experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP security architectures, IAM, and cloud networking.
• Experience with public speaking at renowned security conferences such as Black Hat, DEF CON, or BSides.
• Involvement in bug bounty programs with practical experience on platforms like HackerOne or Bugcrowd.
• Contributions to open-source security tools or the development of automation scripts for security research.

Why Join Us?

At Cyera, we care about collaboration, innovation, and agility. We take “teamwork” seriously—with our inclusive and supportive culture at the forefront—and we’re just as serious about nurturing Cyerans to grow, both personally and professionally.

Feel free to apply even if your experience doesn’t tick every box.

We’re building something special here—and we welcome Cyerans with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

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