We’re looking for an exceptional Cloud Security Researcher to join our growing R&D team at Mitiga.
Why Mitiga?
Mitiga is the industry's only complete solution for cloud threat detection, investigation, and response — built by investigators, for investigators. Mitiga supercharges today’s SOC teams with the cloud capabilities that enterprises have been missing, delivering broad visibility across clouds and SaaS, automation that speeds investigations, and rich context that informs cloud threat detection, hunting, and response. Together, Mitiga's capabilities minimize breach impact and enhance enterprises' cyber resilience. As an Innovation Sandbox Finalist at RSA 2024 and a new SYN Ventures portfolio company (Series B, January 2025), Mitiga is an innovator and pioneer in Cloud Security.
We are looking for a Cloud Security Researcher who will join our mission to revolutionize cyber defense through innovative research and cutting-edge technology. As part of our research work, you'll investigate cyberattacks targeting cloud and SaaS (Software as a Service) environments, enhancing Mitiga’s expertise and contributing directly to the evolution of our CDR (Cloud Detection and Response) platform. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, bridging knowledge and aligning efforts across the organization.
What You'll Do
- Lead innovative research into cyber threats targeting cloud platforms, SaaS applications, Kubernetes, and emerging technologies by leveraging state-of-the-art tools and methodologies.
- Develop and refine cutting-edge detection algorithms and forensic investigation techniques to uncover and mitigate sophisticated attacks in cloud and SaaS environments.
- Conduct comprehensive investigations of real-world cloud security incidents, transforming insights into actionable strategies that continually evolve our threat detection capabilities.
- Share your research accomplishments and innovative findings with the security community through blog posts, conference presentations, and other professional forums, enhancing our industry reputation and fostering collaborative growth.
- Contribute your expertise to shape the strategic direction and ongoing development of Mitiga’s CDR product suite, ensuring our offerings stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify novel techniques and implement robust defenses, uniting diverse expertise to secure cloud and SaaS infrastructures.