Cobalt · 19 hours ago
Associate Security Researcher
United States
Full-time
Remote
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $85K/yrCobalt 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.
Cloud SecurityEnterprise ApplicationsPenetration TestingSaaSSecurity
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
Cobalt
Cobalt is a PtaaS platform for security and development teams as well as infuses manual security testing with transparency.
Founded in 2013
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$36.97MKey Investors
Highland EuropebyFounderseLab Ventures
2020-08-20Series B· $29M
2018-05-02Series A· $5M
2016-08-17Seed· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Jacob Hansen
Co-founder and Board Member
Jakob Storm
Co-Founder and Chief Product Architect
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