Staff Security Researcher - Zero Labs

Job Description

About Team Rubrik Zero Labs is on a mission to deliver actionable, vendor-agnostic insights to reduce data security risks. We assess real-world cyber threats to advance cyber resilience best practices for global organizations. About the Role As a Security Researcher within Rubrik Zero Labs , you will be at the forefront of security research, analyzing evolving cyber threats, ransomware trends, and adversary tactics. Your research will be leveraged for Zero Labs publications, threat intelligence briefings, blogs, white papers, and other thought leadership content. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, analytical thinking, and a passion for uncovering hidden threats and trends in cybersecurity. What you'll Do Conduct threat intelligence research , focusing on ransomware, nation-state threats, and emerging cyber risks. Identify trends and patterns in cyberattacks, using internal telemetry, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and third-party threat feeds. Author technical reports, white papers, and blogs to inform and educate security practitioners, executives, and the broader cybersecurity community. Work closely with incident response teams, threat hunters, and data analysts to validate findings and enhance Rubrik’s security posture. Develop actionable threat models and collaborate with Rubrik’s detection engineers to inform security controls. Present findings at industry conferences, webinars, and internal briefings . Participate in industry working groups and standards initiatives such as Cloud Security Alliance , etc. Experience you'll need 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity research, threat intelligence, or incident response. Proficiency in analyzing threat actor behaviors, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), and attack frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK . Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), SIEMs, EDRs, and malware analysis tools . Strong writing skills with the ability to translate complex technical research into digestible content. Experience with scripting languages ( Python, PowerShell, or Bash ) is a plus. Industry certifications such as GCTI, GCFA, or OSCP are a bonus. To know more about Zero Labs - https://zerolabs.rubrik.com/ Join Us in Securing the World's Data Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) is on a mission to secure the world’s data. With Zero Trust Data Security™, we help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. Rubrik Security Cloud, powered by machine learning, secures data across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS applications. We help organizations uphold data integrity, deliver data availability that withstands adverse conditions, continuously monitor data risks and threats, and restore businesses with their data when infrastructure is attacked. Inclusion @ Rubrik At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world’s data. Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential. Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture: Our Company: We are committed to building a merit-based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here. Our Culture: We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging, can thrive, and do their best work. Your contributions help us innovate and break boundaries. Our Communities: We are dedicated to expanding our engagement with the communities we operate in, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and driving greater innovation for our clients. Your impact extends beyond Rubrik, contributing to safer and stronger communities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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