GeoEdge is a global leader in ad security and quality solutions, trusted by top publishers, app developers, and ad platforms worldwide. Our mission is to maintain a safe and transparent digital advertising ecosystem, ensuring that users everywhere enjoy a clean and trustworthy online experience. We are seeking a Security Research Team Leader to join our team of highly skilled professionals, which includes security researchers, operations analysts, and data scientists. This team continuously hunts for threats, evaluates emerging attack vectors, and develops innovative detection techniques in the field of malvertising and advertising security. Our mission is to protect customers from attacks generated by malicious advertisements (malvertising).
What You'll Do
* Lead detection innovation. Design and implement new methodologies to identify and stop malvertising attacks before they reach end users.
* Drive signal research. Research and develop signal-collection strategies across mobile and desktop environments to strengthen detection and enhance customer protection.
* Expand scanning capabilities. Devise approaches to overcome bot detection mechanisms and ensure comprehensive website coverage.
* Deliver customer impact. Understand customer-specific security requirements, translate them into actionable research, and consistently exceed expectations.
* Map adversary behavior. Discover and document the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by malvertisers and related threat actors.
* Elevate data-driven detection. Create and validate data insights that enhance detection quality and drive measurable improvements in protection efficacy.
* Share knowledge broadly. Publish security research through blog posts, internal knowledge bases, conference presentations, and external engagements — translating complex discoveries into clear, impactful narratives.
* Hunt threats proactively. Identify malicious activity across the internet, reverse-engineer attack execution, and produce thorough technical documentation.
* Stay ahead of the curve. Continuously monitor the cybersecurity landscape for trends, emerging threats, and developments relevant to our mission.
* Mentor and lead. Contribute high-impact work that moves team-level metrics, while actively providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to peers and junior researchers.
* Build better tools. Develop techniques, scripts, and tooling to streamline workflows and amplify the broader team's productivity.
Requirements: * Education: A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent experience (e.g., alumni of a technological or military intelligence unit).
* Deep Web Expertise: Strong understanding of web architecture and protocols, including the Document Object Model (DOM), JavaScript, HTTP/HTTPS, and IPv4/IPv6.
* Security Minded: Solid knowledge of the broader cybersecurity threat landscape and the mindsets of adversaries.
* Experienced Leader: Over 3 years of proven experience in leading cybersecurity research, with a track record of delivering meaningful outcomes.
* Strong Communicator: Excellent written and spoken English skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Skilled in Scripting: Hands-on proficiency in Python and JavaScript for research, automation, and tooling.
* Data Fluent: Solid experience in data analysis using SQL, Python, or equivalent tools.
* Self-Driven and Passionate: Motivated, independent, and genuinely committed to finding and stopping bad actors on the internet.
* Natural Leader: Capable of inspiring and elevating those around you through contributions, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit.
* Curious about AI/ML: Foundational understanding of machine learning and AI concepts, with a strong aptitude and enthusiasm for rapidly acquiring new skills.
This position is open to all candidates.