Security Researcher

Akamai Technologies

. Pursue original security research to discover vulnerabilities, uncover attack techniques, and strengthen protection for the modern workspace .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • IsraelMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in security research and vulnerability analysis, with a strong ability to lead complex projects from inception to publication. Proficient in communicating technical findings to diverse audiences and skilled in using debugging and software analysis tools.

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Security ResearchVulnerability ResearchReverse EngineeringDebugging ToolsAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Security ResearchVulnerability ResearchReverse EngineeringOperating System InternalsDebugging ToolsSoftware AnalysisResearch Hypothesis DevelopmentProofs of ConceptExperiment DesignDetection Validation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Industry Keywords

Emerging AI PlatformsAttack TechniquesTechnical BlogsCVEsConference Talks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Pursue original security research to discover vulnerabilities, uncover attack techniques, and strengthen protection for the modern workspace
Reverse-engineer software for product support and vulnerability research
Design experiments and develop proofs of concept and tools to validate findings
Translate attack techniques into detections and validate their effectiveness
Publish research and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences
Track emerging AI platform, browser, IDE, and desktop capabilities and test for attack paths or detection gaps
Independently lead complex research projects from initial question through validation and publication

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in security research, vulnerability research, or reverse engineering
Understanding of operating system internals
Ability to independently lead complex research projects from concept to publication
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
Hands-on experience with debugging and software analysis tools
Ability to investigate unfamiliar applications independently
Ability to learn unfamiliar technologies and develop testable research hypotheses quickly
Nice to have: published research such as technical blogs, CVEs, or conference talks
Nice to have: coding skills for research tools, analysis automation, or proofs of concept
Nice to have: experience translating research findings into detections, validating effectiveness, and investigating false positives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits supporting health, well-being, finances, and life beyond work
FlexBase flexible workplace program supporting work at home, in an office, or a combination of both