Director, Security Research

Druva is the leading provider of data security solutions, empowering customers to secure and recover their data from all threats. The Druva Data Security Cloud is a fully managed SaaS solution offering air-gapped and immutable data protection across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments. By centralizing data protection, Druva enhances traditional security measures and enables faster incident response, effective cyber remediation, and robust data governance. Trusted by nearly 7,500 customers, including 75 of the Fortune 500, Druva safeguards business data in an increasingly interconnected world. Visitand follow us on,and.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Malware Research to establish and lead a new malware research team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in malware analysis and cybersecurity, along with leadership experience in building and managing high-performing teams. The candidate should demonstrate thought leadership in malware research and threat intelligence.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Strategy :

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-caliber malware research team from the ground up.
• Define the strategic roadmap for the team, aligning research initiatives with business and security objectives.
• Develop a world-class malware research lab with advanced tools and methodologies.
• Foster relationships with external cybersecurity researchers, vendors, and organizations to enhance threat intelligence capabilities.
• Advocate for security research internally and externally through whitepapers, industry conferences, and strategic partnerships.

Technical Expertise & Research :

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Required Qualifications & Experience :

Preferred Qualifications :

Location : Pune

Why Join Us

Skills Required

Threat Intelligence, M365, Reverse Engineering, Ips, API Security, Linux Security, dynamic analysis, Aws, Siem, Ids, Azure, Cloud Security, Gcp, Malware Analysis, Firewalls