Sr. Manager, Security Product Research

Overview

Towards the end of our interview process is an in-person interview. Do you want to help make the world safe from cyber attack? At Corelight, we believe that the best approach to cybersecurity risk starts with the network. Attackers can evade endpoint detection, firewalls and many other technologies - but they can't avoid leaving digital footprints on the networks they traverse.

Built on open-source innovations from Zeek, Suricata, and YARA and refined through years of real-world use, Corelight transforms network footprints from physical, virtual and cloud networks into actionable insights. Our customers use these insights to speed incident response and proactively hunt for threats.

We are building a world-class and uniquely targeted team to drive security product research through rapid prototyping and testing. The ideal candidate will use their strong analytical skills and awareness of network and cloud security data to drive novel, fast, and effective security product prototypes using the latest technology. As the leader of Corelight's Security Product Prototype team, you will work closely with product leaders, engineering, and network security experts to explore, design, test, and build prototype solutions for challenging network security problems.

• Rapid Prototyping:
  Turn theory into code. You will lead early development initiatives by coding and scripting rapid prototypes (using tools like Zeek, Suricata, and AI/LLMs) to prove that a problem can be solved before we commit engineering scale.
• Strategic Evangelism:
  You will be the voice of innovation. By demonstrating working proofs-of-concept, you will influence the strategic direction of Corelight Labs and Engineering, while getting customers excited about the future of NDR.
• Unlock Hidden Value:
  Apply your curiosity to our existing platform. You will find novel ways to combine current telemetry with AI/ML to solve customer pain points that traditional product cycles might miss.
• Data-Driven Decisions:
  De-risk our roadmap through experimentation. You will prove technical feasibility and market viability through fast-paced testing, ensuring we invest in solutions that truly stop attackers.

• Deep Security DNA: 10+ years in cybersecurity with a track record in technical leadership (e.g., CTO, VP Security, or Lead Researcher). You understand the SOC, the CISO mindset, and the adversary.
• NDR & Networking Fluency:
  You understand Layer 2-7 deeply, encryption challenges, and how tools like Zeek/Suricata function.
• Builder Mindset:
  You are capable of scripting and coding (Python/Go) to build your own automation tools and POCs. You have 7+ years experience in rapid development across a full stack environment, to include cloud, containers, orchestration, and modern programming languages (golang preferred).
• Applied Curiosity & AI:
  You are actively experimenting with AI/LLMs for security use cases (e.g., risk scoring, automated hunting) and know how to apply them to network data.
• Industry Voice:
  Experience speaking at major conferences (Black Hat, RSA, BSides) or working as an analyst/advisor. You can articulate complex technical concepts to any audience.
• Education:
  
  Degrees in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical disciplines (or equivalent experience).

Fueled by investments from top-tier venture capital organizations such as Crowd Strike, Accel and Insight, Corelight is the fastest growing network detection and response platform in the industry. Our customers trust us to protect mission-critical assets in leading enterprises, government, and research institutions worldwide. We are leading the way with AI-assisted workflows, machine learning models, cloud security and SaaS-based solutions to arm defenders with the tools and knowledge they need to disrupt cyber attacks.

Our team of passionate innovators are dedicated to solving some of the toughest challenges in cybersecurity, while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture. Corelight is committed to a geographically distributed yet connected employee base with employees working from home and office locations around the world. At Corelight, we are proud of our diversity of background and thought, and we're united by our strong shared culture and values.

Notice of Pay Transparency:
The compensation for this position may vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience. Depending on the nature and seniority of the role, a percentage of compensation may come in the form of a commission-based or discretionary bonus. Equity and additional benefits will also be awarded.

Compensation Range: $205,000—$268,000 USD