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Job description
Aqua Security is hiring a Security Researcher — a full-time, based in Ramat-Gan, IL role. Apply directly on Aqua Security's careers page below.
Senior Security Researcher
Location: Ramat-Gan, Israel (IL)
Experience Level: Full-time
Description
We are looking for an exceptional Security Researcher to join Aqua’s world-class security research organization. Looking for an experienced researcher in the cybersecurity world with depth, and excellence in cloud-native security research.
As a Security Researcher, you will work on deep technical research on several areas – working with other researchers, and transforming advanced offensive insights into scalable defensive capabilities.
What You Will Do
- Research and analyze sophisticated attack techniques targeting Linux-based cloud-native systems, including Kubernetes, containers, and serverless environments.
- Reverse engineer Linux malware families to extract behavioral patterns, execution flows, and persistence mechanisms.
- Study real-world threat actor techniques and translate findings into actionable detection, prevention, and hardening strategies.
- Design and prototype advanced detection logic and observability mechanisms, including kernel- and runtime-level approaches (e.g., eBPF).
- Influence Aqua’s security strategy by turning research insights into capabilities that protect large-scale production environments.
- Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to ensure research outcomes are impactful and scalable.
About the Team
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in security research with a strong focus on Linux-based systems.
- B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent experience from a military, academic, or advanced technical background.
- Deep, practical understanding of Linux internals (processes, syscalls, memory, networking, filesystems).
- Strong experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering in Linux environments.
- Proficiency in C and Python for low-level research, tooling, and prototyping.
- Proven ability to analyze attacker behavior and design corresponding detection or mitigation strategies.
- Strong familiarity with cloud-native technologies, including containers, Kubernetes, and container runtimes.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical findings clearly and influence stakeholders.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Security Researcher at Aqua Security?
The required skills for Security Researcher at Aqua Security include: Linux, Kubernetes, C, Python.
What is the seniority level for Security Researcher at Aqua Security?
Security Researcher at Aqua Security is a Senior level position.
How do I apply for Security Researcher at Aqua Security?
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