Security Researcher

Job Description

WithSecure™ protects businesses all over the world from modern threats. We do this through a Co-security approach born from first-hand knowledge that no one can solve every cyber security problem alone. Every single day, our diverse, growing team fights against online extortion, threats to national infrastructure, the unlawful spread of sensitive information, and everything in-between. The best part about working for WithSecure is our people! We are a community of dedicated and passionate professionals that take workplace happiness seriously. If you’re looking for something that’s more than just a job – we’d love to hear from you.

Your job, should you choose to accept it, will be working as a member of an internal security research team focused on WithSecure Elements.

The team works on improving both the capabilities of our products (e.g., researching new/improved ways to protect our users and challenging our current capabilities) as well as their security (by performing security testing and supporting secure product development by other means, such as facilitating threat modelling). You will have an opportunity to work directly with both developers as well as business stakeholders and discuss the solutions on the level of technical implementation details, through high-level architecture to business goals.

Furthermore, we support our business unit in all other tasks requiring security expertise, contributing to the variety of the tasks performed by the team. Our tasks range from very short support request, through quick tasks to multi-week deep-dive projects, executed either alone, with other team members, or with members of other teams within WithSecure.

Key Responsibilities

• Pro-actively researching ways to improve efficiency of WithSecure portfolio of security products (Elements: Endpoint Protection, Endpoint Detection & Response, Vulnerability Management, Collaboration Protection; Cloud Protection for Salesforce, and future products):
  • testing efficiency of detecting and mitigating threats,
  • advising R&D teams and product management.
• Pro-actively working on security of F-Secure products for business:
  • security testing and reviews,
  • advising R&D teams,
  • facilitating threat modelling,
  • supporting SDLC process.
• Supporting the Business Security unit with other tasks requiring security expertise, such as:
  • trainings and workshops,
  • working with other teams in the company.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in security area
• Familiarity with infosec threats affecting F-Secure business clients
  • Execution, prevention, and detection
• Application security and cloud security
  • Performing security assessments and providing recommendations
• Familiarity with modern (agile) software R&D processes
  • Software developer background is a plus

What will you get from us

We offer flexibility in the workplace and a vibrant and international company culture with the best expertise and a diverse range of paths towards success and career growth.

Our work culture is goal-oriented and dynamic yet informal. You'll be working with great people who care.

A competitive compensation package along with extra benefits to further strengthen your career and interests goes without saying, to keep our best asset – people - happy!