Sr. AI Threat Researcher
About this role
Role Overview
The Sr. AI Threat Researcher position at Sophos is a permanent, remote role located in Canada within the Managed Detection Response and Security Operations department. This senior individual contributor position suits an experienced cybersecurity professional who wants to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and threat intelligence.
The X-Ops Insights team operates within the security organization and reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer. The chosen candidate will investigate how malicious actors utilize and weaponize artificial intelligence, ranging from large language model social engineering to automated vulnerability discovery and attacks against agentic artificial intelligence systems.
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About the Company
Sophos is a global cybersecurity leader that defends six hundred thousand organizations using an artificial intelligence-driven platform and expert-led services. The organization combines machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to provide around-the-clock threat monitoring, detection, and response. The portfolio includes managed detection and response, endpoint security, network security, cloud security, extended detection and response, and next-generation SIEM. Headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom, Sophos delivers its solutions through a worldwide network of partners and marketplace integrations.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Sophos careers page to submit their application for this remote position in Canada.
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Questions candidates ask
What is the location of the Sr. AI Threat Researcher role?
This position is fully remote and based in Canada.
What department does this role sit within?
The role sits within the Managed Detection Response and Security Operations department, specifically inside the X-Ops Insights team reporting to the CISO.
What are the primary responsibilities of this position?
The primary responsibilities include researching how threat actors weaponize and exploit artificial intelligence, instrumenting telemetry to detect adversarial AI use, assessing emerging risks, and improving internal operational workflows.
Who will the Sr. AI Threat Researcher collaborate with?
The researcher will collaborate with the Senior Manager of Threat Research, Counter Threat Unit researchers, malware analysts, threat hunters, incident responders, engineering teams, and data scientists.
How can I apply for this job?
Candidates can apply by visiting the official Sophos careers website.