Senior Cybersecurity Researcher

Senior Cybersecurity Researcher (Threat Analysis and Detection Engineering) Join to apply for the Senior Cybersecurity Researcher (Threat Analysis and Detection Engineering) role at Acronis Acronis is revolutionizing cyber protection—providing natively integrated, all-in-one solutions that monitor, control, and protect the data that businesses and lives depend on. We are looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Researcher to join our mission to create a #CyberFit future and protect all data, applications and systems across any environment. What You’ll Do Participate in the design and implementation of detection capabilities for Acronis Security and EDR products. Analyse clean and malicious content: executables, scripts, various document formats, websites, memory dumps, and vulnerabilities. Develop, support, and fine‑tune threat detection logic and signatures. Conduct online research of the latest cyber threats and ensure they can be detected by existing in‑house technologies. Contribute to sharing research results in blog posts and articles. Monitor automated detection pipelines to ensure high detection accuracy. Support scan engine and product development by participating in joint research projects. What You Bring (Experience & Qualifications) Understanding of modern cyber‑attack techniques, common types of malware, OS internals (primarily Windows, macOS and Linux is a plus), and network protocols. 5+ years experience in malware analysis: static (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra), dynamic (e.g., x64dbg, OllyDBG), and behavioral (e.g., Cuckoo, CAPE). 3+ years experience with proactive Threat Hunting using multiple EDR/XDR solutions. Network traffic analysis (Wireshark). Extensive experience with threat intelligence tools and services: VirusTotal, Shodan, Censys, MISP (or similar feed collections), and analysis with the MITRE ATT&CK framework. 3+ years experience working for a well‑established security vendor. Software development experience: Python, REST APIs, SQL, Regular expressions. C/C++ is a plus. Flexibility and proven ability to learn new things quickly. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills. Unbeatable curiosity. Good reading and writing skills in English. Who We Are Acronis is a global cyber protection company providing natively integrated cybersecurity, data protection, and endpoint management for managed service providers (MSPs), small and medium businesses (SMBs), enterprise IT departments, and home users. Our solutions are designed to identify, prevent, detect, respond, remediate, and recover from modern cyberthreats with minimal downtime. A Swiss company founded in Singapore in 2003, Acronis has over 1800 employees in more than 50 countries and serves over 20,000 service providers protecting more than 750,000 businesses. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our employees and the communities we serve. Use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during live interviews may result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Background checks are required for all new hires. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Acronis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr