As a Security Research Team Lead, you will:
- Lead and manage a team of security researchers within the OPSEC department, responsible for researching, designing, developing and enforcing advanced OPSEC solutions
- Drive operational security research for a cyber intelligence product, ensuring high technical standards and alignment with product objectives
- Lead advanced research into mobile OSs, including binary and architectural analysis, security testing, vulnerability research and exploit mitigation
- Define research priorities, technical strategies, product requirements, alert mechanisms and operational procedures
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering technical excellence, knowledge sharing and continuous learning
- Plan and prioritize research activities while managing deliverables and project timelines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research findings into practical security solutions and product improvements
If you have
- A B.Sc. in a technological field or a relevant IDF background
- At least 2 years of proven management experience in leading technical teams, preferably in security research, mobile security or a related field
- Strong knowledge of mobile operating system internals
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: malware research, mobile forensics or vulnerability research
- Strong experience with advanced static and dynamic analysis tools (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare2, Binary Ninja or Hopper)
- Experience with ARM64 assembly and low-level debugging tools (e.g., LLDB or GDB)
- Software development skills in at least one programming language, such as Java, Objective-C, Swift, C or C++
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive technical initiatives and support team development
It would be great if you also have:
- Familiarity with mobile security testing methodologies and security hardening techniques
- Experience with network analysis tools, such as Wireshark, Fiddler or Burp Suite