Security Research Architect – $60K Are you an experienced security researcher with a mastery of Python? Do you have a strong understanding of networking, security, and other related techniques? If you are a highly motivated, efficient, and a team player, this position could be a great fit. Job Description: The Security Research Architect is responsible for supporting the Engineering department in research and security related tasks including content updates for the products and testing products as well as related systems for security issues. Company Description: GFI provides security and networking software for small and medium businesses. At GFI, we are centered on customer success. We pride ourselves on providing the security our customers need for success in their day-to-day operations. GFI team members are set apart by our shared passion for using software technologies to ensure our customers maximum success and satisfaction. Key Responsibilities:
Investigate and maintain Content update data for various products
Good understanding and experience of the Python scripting language
Ability to create, maintain and monitor critical live infrastructure
Experience working with and maintaining CDN systems
Periodic refactoring and continuous performance improvement of Updaters
Keeps up-to-date with what is happening in the international security community
Keeps up-to-date with what is happening in the patch management community
Is aware of the latest viruses, exploits, Trojans and other Malware
Researches new vulnerabilities related to Microsoft products, Linux and email technologies which would benefit GFI to integrate checks for within the assigned GFI products
Provide security checks with detailed description / fix or work around procedures
Monitor Linux security reports and update vulnerable application version list accordingly.
Monitor Windows security reports and update vulnerable application version list accordingly.
Tests GFI products when required for possible weaknesses
Properly documents and catalogues research results.
Ability to perform various tasks at the same time and multitask between them as necessitated by daily needs.
Stay overtime as require to ensure timely release of Content updates
The above are the Security Researchers primary responsibilities but duties are not limited to these specific tasks and they are subject to change. Compensation: US $30/hour Location: Global (remote)40 hours/week
Were one of the few legitimate companies offering high-paying jobs that are 100% remote, work from home. You never have to fight traffic to the office again and you have the freedom to choose when and where you put in your 40 hours to be most effective each week.
To qualify, please provide a resume/CV demonstrating the required experience and skills. From there, to help us find the top 1% of talent, there will be a series of interviews and online skills examinations. We realize these are challenging and can require a decent amount of time – so we thank you in advance for your efforts.
