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Senior Threat Researcher - Linux

Job in Quebec City, Québec, Province de Québec, Canada
Listing for: Sophos
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-24
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Unix/Linux, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Threat Researcher - Linux at Sophos
Location: Quebec City

Take charge as a Senior Threat Researcher at Sophos, specializing in Linux security. Leverage your deep understanding of Linux internals to tackle advanced threats.

In this senior role with the Linux Behavior Protection Team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing detection strategies that protect Linux infrastructures from evolving cyber threats. Your expertise in Linux and assembly will drive your efforts in reverse engineering and identifying vulnerabilities, while you collaborate closely with product teams for continual improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement advanced, behavior-based detection strategies

• Research and analyze Linux kernel security exploits

• Map attack behaviors to industry frameworks

• Engage in data mining and threat hunting actively

• Publish findings in research articles on the Sophos blog

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of Linux systems and APIs

• Solid background in computer security and threat landscape

• Experience in dynamic and static malware analysis

• Programming capabilities in relevant languages

• Familiarity with offensive security tools and reverse engineering

Contribute your experience and innovation to Sophos in this pivotal security research role.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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