Senior Security Researcher

Radware is a global leader of cyber security and application delivery solutions for physical, cloud, and software defined data centers.

At Radware, we live and breathe cybersecurity. It is our passion. Each day, our international team works to earn the trust of more than 12,500 organizations around the globe. Keeping them safe is our mission. To that end, we go head-to-head with politically motivated hacktivists, dangerous nation-state threat actors and other notorious cyber attackers -these are not your average adversaries. Backed by nearly 30 years of experience, Radware is best known for its technical excellence and innovative network and application security solutions. That is why it is so important that we build our team with bold and bright talent.

What is the job:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Researcher to join our R&D team and drive advanced research in application security and emerging threats. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, hands-on capabilities, and a passion for exploring and innovating in the cybersecurity domain. You will be responsible for researching vulnerabilities, building POCs, and developing new detection and mitigation methods.

What will you do?

• Conduct advanced security research with a focus on application security (AppSec).
• Perform in-depth analysis of the HTTP protocol, identifying potential attack vectors.
• Design, implement, and execute POCs for security findings.
• Research and evaluate security implications of emerging technologies, including AI-based applications.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate security solutions into products.
• Write algorithms and explore machine learning approaches for threat detection and prevention.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends.
  
  

• Education:
• B.Sc. in Computer Science – must
• M.Sc. in Computer Science or related field – advantage
• Experience & Skills:
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in security research or related security roles - must.
• Experience in web application security (AppSec) – must.
• Proven hands-on experience conducting security research and building POCs - must.
• Expertise in HTTP protocol - must.
• Experience in AI/ML research, including writing algorithms – advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Curious and self-driven learner who thrives in exploring unknowns.
• Strong communication skills for sharing research findings internally and externally.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to high-quality deliverables.