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Security Research Engineer

Job in Foster City, San Mateo County, California, 94420, USA
Listing for: Qualys
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Network Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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* Job Description:

** As a Security Research Engineer, you will be part of a motivated engineering team that is responsible for the research, development, and delivery of vulnerability signatures in the Qualys on-demand security service. This opening is your opportunity to work in the rapidly expanding field of computer security with a company with excellent customer ratings and outstanding growth rates.
** Responsibilities:
** Build automation for day-to-day tasks.
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* Qualifications:

** BS in computer science with 3 years of experience in Information Security domain or MS in computer science or cyber security. In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, FTP, SSH, TLS/SSL, and SMTP protocols. Knowledge of OWASP top 10 and familiarity with other web-based attacks.

Experience with scripting languages, including Python and Bash.

Experience with network analysis tools, analysis of packet captures. System administrator experience on Windows or Unix platforms. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
** Additional Plus

Competencies:

** Knowledge of Virtualization software (VMWare, Virtual PC/Virtual Box, XEN, etc.).Knowledge of Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, Oracle, etc.).Knowledge of container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Experience in developing security-related tools/programs. Work on cutting-edge security research with a talented, collaborative engineering team.
* Inclusive culture that values innovation, ownership, and customer impact.
The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, relevant experience, and work location. Please note this range reflects base salary and does not include incentive compensation or potential equity grants. We also offer a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package.
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