Security Research Manager

Bitsight

. Establish team priorities for research and development of new data collection prototypes, big-data analytic pipelines, and security exposure assessment methodologies .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $240,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in networking and information security, with a strong ability to lead research initiatives and develop security products. Proficient in data analysis, statistical experimentation, and effective communication of complex findings to stakeholders.

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Networking ExpertiseInformation SecurityResearch Initiative LeadershipData AnalysisStatistical Experimentation

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Hard Skills

Security Data AnalysisPrototype DevelopmentAI Tooling ApplicationQuality-Assurance ProcessesStatistical Interpretation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. in Computer ScienceM.S. in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Data Collection PrototypesBig-Data Analytic PipelinesSecurity Exposure AssessmentData Partnership OpportunitiesCustomer Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish team priorities for research and development of new data collection prototypes, big-data analytic pipelines, and security exposure assessment methodologies
Collaborate with product and engineering organizations to align capability development roadmaps and transfer research prototypes into production
Decompose long-term strategic business challenges into technical research plans
Recruit, train, and develop a team of security researchers
Articulate research findings to business stakeholders and provide defensible recommendations on processes, priorities, and investments
Develop and own quality-assurance processes for team research and data
Ideate product features and enhancements based on security trends and capabilities
Identify and maintain data partnership opportunities with Data Operations through assessment of third-party data sources
Support marketing activities and customer engagements by promoting findings and explaining product data and ratings concepts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong technical background with expertise in networking and information security
Strong communication and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems
Adept at applying AI tooling to accelerate projects and workflows while understanding and mitigating introduced risks
Experience leading research initiatives and teams to build security products
Proficient in writing and reviewing code for prototype development
Proven track record in security data analysis and presentation
Ability to conduct, interpret, and explain statistical experiments to quantify research value propositions
B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or similar field, or commensurate experience
Onsite in Boston, MA or Raleigh, NC

Benefits

Comp & perks

Corporate Bonus Plan, 15% annual bonus
New Hire Stock Plan, 1,489 annual
Best in class benefits
Inclusive culture
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs
AI-assisted transcription during the interview process