[Remote] Associate Security Researcher

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cobalt is evolving the way we approach security research, and they are seeking an Associate Security Researcher to bridge the gap between offensive and defensive security. The role involves foundational support in research operations, threat simulation, and documentation while providing opportunities for growth into a full-scale Security Researcher.

Responsibilities

• Leverage your sysadmin background to set up research environments, manage lab infrastructure, and ensure our tooling is stable
• Assist in simulating threats (Red) while documenting detection gaps and defensive improvements (Blue)
• Perform data collection, log analysis, and initial vulnerability triaging to support Senior Researchers
• Maintain high-quality documentation of research findings, scripts, and internal wikis
• Engage in a structured growth path to evolve from foundational sysadmin/support tasks into deep offensive security research
• Perform technical authorship and quality control for the TPM organization by reviewing penetration testing findings and final reports to ensure accuracy and actionable remediation guidance

Skills

• You have a background in systems administration or IT operations
• You understand servers, networking, permissions, and logs because you've managed them
• You have a strong grasp of security fundamentals and likely hold certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or are working toward an OSCP
• You understand the methodology of a penetration test (recon, scanning, exploitation), even if you haven't been a full-time pentester yet
• This role is strictly limited to candidates residing in the United States
• Preference will be given to candidates in EST or CST to align with our team's morning-heavy meeting schedule
• You have experience with automation (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
• You have an interest in cloud security (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• You enjoy 'tinkering' in a home lab environment

Benefits

• 401(k) program (US) or pension (EU)
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US) or statutory healthcare (EU)
• Wellness
• Work-from-home equipment & wifi
• Learning & development
• Flexible, generous paid time off, and paid parental leave

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