Security Researcher Team Leader

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Leader – Security Researcher to join our cybersecurity division. This role is ideal for someone with deep technical expertise in Windows Internals, a passion for reverse engineering and low-level security research, and proven leadership capabilities. You will lead a team of talented researchers working on cutting-edge security challenges, vulnerability research, and advanced threat detection methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of security researchers focused on Windows platform threats.
• Set strategic direction for research initiatives in areas such as Windows OS architecture, bypass security mechanisms, driver development, kernel debugging and malware analysis.
• Conduct hands-on research into Windows internals, drivers, kernel mechanisms, and system-level vulnerabilities.
• Review and guide technical outputs such as PoCs, whitepapers, internal tools, and research presentations.
• Stay current with industry trends, threat landscapes, and emerging technologies.

Technical Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of Windows Internals, including kernel-mode architecture, memory management, drivers, system calls, etc.
• Proficiency with WinDbg, IDA Pro, and/or Ghidra for reverse engineering and debugging.
• Strong experience in C/C++, scripting (Python, PowerShell), and understanding of assembly.
• Experience with vulnerability research, exploit development, or rootkit analysis.
• Familiarity with common malware techniques, evasion methods, and anti-debugging.
• Experience working with EDR.

Bonus Skills:

• Linux internals
• Hypervisors/Virtualization knowledge
• Vulnerability Research

Leadership Requirements:

• Proven track record of leading technical teams or projects, preferably in a cybersecurity context.
• Strong mentoring, communication, and team-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, align research goals with organizational needs, and manage deadlines.