Staff Research Engineer

Job Description

Tenable is seeking a Staff Research Engineer to join its Vulnerability Detection team. The team focuses on developing software that informs customers about cyber exposures. The position involves developing checks/plugins to detect vulnerabilities, researching existing vulnerabilities, and identifying new ones. The role also includes interfacing with stakeholders outside the Research team.

Responsibilities:

• Implements advanced detection logic while minimizing false positives & negatives
• Works on complex research and development initiatives
• Participates in detection logic discussions and the research of new methods for detection
• Interfaces with stakeholders on externalizing the outcomes of research
• Helps / trains other researchers, when needed

Requirements:

• Demonstrably strong programming skills in one or more languages
• Proficiency in writing unit tests & debugging
• Solid understanding of networking & the TCP/IP stack
• Experience developing enterprise software in a collaborative manner using Git (or a similar VCS)
• Proficiency in creating regular expressions to match patterns
• Strong system administration skills (particularly on Unix-based systems)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipeline technologies and concepts
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Meticulous in terms of quality & accuracy of work
• Willingness to explore and learn
• B.S. degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• At least 5 years of development or R&D experience

The role offers:

• Opportunity to work on complex research and development initiatives
• Chance to interface with stakeholders on externalizing the outcomes of research
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to help and train other researchers