Splunk

Security Research Engineer

Fulton, Maryland, United States of America · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$147k-$215kDetected 76 days ago

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About the role

The application window is expected to close on: 06/05/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This is a fully remote role based in the United States Meet The Team As a member of Talos, you will support cutting edge detection and mitigation technologies. You will work towards
keeping yourself abreast of the latest industry threat creation and defense techniques, and you will develop proof-of-concept solutions, provide domain expertise and guide implementation to facilitate successful security posture in of Cisco's products. If you enjoy vulnerability research, crash analysis, reverse engineering, and researching new techniques

Vulnerability triage and proof of concept exploit development to support the creation of detection content.
Write detailed technical reports, summaries, and testing methodologies Research emerging technologies, protocols, and testing methodologies Develop proof of concept exploits for testing vulnerability mitigations Perform patch analysis to find and trigger vulnerabilities.
We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions.
Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless.

The application window is expected to close on: 06/05/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
If you enjoy vulnerability research, crash analysis, reverse engineering, and researching new techniques and writing tools to automate these tasks, this job is for you!
Development of static and run-time analysis tools to figure out root cause and input conditions related to a vulnerability.
Reverse engineer binary applications, protocols, and formats.
Analyze vulnerabilities and emerging security threats and technologies.
Experience with common vulnerabilities and methods of exploitation, such as memory corruption, web application exploitation, file format vulnerabilities, protocol-based weaknesses, etc.
Knowledge of common file formats, network protocol structures, and enterprise networking architecture Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and to tackle additional tasks as the need arises.
We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale.

Your Impact Security research including development of tools for vulnerability analysis and mitigation.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $146,700.00 to $214,800.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
The full salary range for certain locations is listed below.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

$146,700.00 - $247,000.00 * For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined. ** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cisconians power the future.
We make impact as a team, innovating fast and fearlessly to create meaningful solutions on a large scale.
The depth and breadth of our technology doesn't just benefit our customers - it also means limitless opportunities for us to experiment and learn.
We understand the power each of our unique backgrounds bring when we work together.
Because of that, we have a global network of thinkers, doers, experts, and curious creators who help one another do their life's best work.
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond.
These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

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