Senior Threat Researcher Detection Engineer (Romania)

Senior Threat Researcher Detection Engineer (Romania)

Romania

Role Summary

We are seeking a
- oriented and technically skilled Detection Engineer to join our X-OPS team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing advanced security threats—ranging from malware to complex web attacks—and translating threat intelligence into
- fidelity detections across our platform. Your work will help ensure our analysts and clients receive highly accurate, actionable alerts with minimal noise.

You will leverage data from over 40
- party and internal sources, partner with our CTU Threat Intelligence team, and use a range of scripting and automation tools to strengthen detection capabilities. The ideal candidate is a
- on security practitioner with a deep understanding of endpoint behavior, malware analysis, and detection development who thrives in
- paced, technical environments.

What You Will Do

Develop countermeasures to detect advanced threats based on research and intelligence from the CTU team.

Analyze endpoint behaviors and logs to design detections using
- source telemetry.

Continuously refine and monitor detection rules to optimize the
-
- noise ratio for alerts.

Research and implement alert handling for new device ingestions, ensuring
- value signal delivery.

Leverage internal tooling to distinguish native from standard integrations for detection accuracy.

Collaborate on the development of internal tools, automation, and detection infrastructure.

Act as a subject matter expert across departments including Product Management, Marketing, and Labs Research.

Strong passion for cybersecurity research and the ability to quickly learn emerging technologies.

Hands-on experience in scripting languages (Power
Shell, Bash, Python) and use of Python data science libraries (, Num
Py, Pandas, Matplotlib).

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and automation principles.

Proficiency in analyzing logs from firewalls, proxies, and security infrastructure to identify anomalies.

Experience in malware analysis, including static/dynamic techniques and reverse engineering (IA32/64, ARM binaries).

Forensic analysis of memory and disk images across various OS and file system types.

Familiarity with event logs, traffic pattern anomalies, and threat hunting methodologies.

Strong understanding of endpoint detection, Linux/Unix and Windows OS internals, vulnerability identification, and workflow automation.

Experience with event correlation and incident reconstruction using log data is a plus,

Network traffic analysis skills, including identification of anomalous or malicious traits is a plus.

Solid grasp of database querying, systems architecture, and process automation for operational improvements is a nice to have.

Ready to Join Us? At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply. What's Great About Sophos? - Sophos operates a
- first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship. - Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team
- Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and
- Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local
- Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental
- Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds
- Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge - Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing