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Research Engineer, Cybersecurity

Cato Networks

On-site
Tel Aviv District, Israel
Full-time
Mid Level
2+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 3w ago

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Job description

Cato Networks is hiring a Research Engineer, Cybersecurity — a full-time, based in Tel Aviv District, Israel role. Apply directly on Cato Networks's careers page below.

Research Engineer (Cyber security)

Location: Tel Aviv District, Israel

Department: Engineering - SSE

Cato Networks is the converged network and security cloud for the AI era. 

As AI reshapes cybersecurity, enterprises face a dual challenge: unlocking AI’s potential while defending against AI-driven attacks. Cato addresses both through a unified, cloud-native platform, providing the visibility and context to prioritize risks and stop threats in real time across users, applications, data, and AI agents. 

Join us as we scale: take on ambitious technological challenges and shape the next generation of enterprise security at a company trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide. 

 

Cato Networks is looking for a high-energy, talented people to join the Cato Security team. As a Security Engineer, you will take part in product content development and build logics and signatures to mitigate emerging security threats. Your work outcome will feed Cato Cloud security products such as the IPS and Suspicious Activity Monitoring with the latest protections. You will analyze protocols and investigate various attacks utilizing network analysis tools and modern data analysis frameworks. Joining Cato is an excellent opportunity for network security enthusiasts who are passionate about the future of Networking and Security.

Responsibilities:
  • Research and analyze new threats and develop product content such as IPS signatures and logic to provide the best protection for Cato’s customers.
  • Enhance product accuracy and its ability to detect new threats in the dynamically-changed security landscape.
  • Monitor your work using different monitoring tools and methods over the cloud.
  • Utilize Cato Data Warehouse with big-data technologies to support your work.
  • Requirements:
  • 2-4 years of hands-on experience in the cyber-security industry.
  • Knowledge of networking architecture and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, SSL, HTTP).
  • Understand the cyber-security landscape, and common attack scenarios: Malware C&C, Drive-by attacks, Phishing, Network scans, etc.
  • Experience (Hands-on) with Wireshark and PCAP analysis.
  • Experience with signature development for IPS and Firewall - Advantage
  • Experience with at least one scripting language such as Python or Ruby - Advantage
  • Analytic spirit: define a thesis and validate it based on in-depth analysis and technical facts.
  • Excellent English and communication skills.
  • Team player, responsible, and well-organized.
  • B.Sc.. in Computer Science, Information technology or Mathematics

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Research Engineer, Cybersecurity at Cato Networks?

The required skills for Research Engineer, Cybersecurity at Cato Networks include: Cybersecurity, TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, Python, Ruby, Big Data.

What is the seniority level for Research Engineer, Cybersecurity at Cato Networks?

Research Engineer, Cybersecurity at Cato Networks is a Mid Level level position.

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