Senior Security Research Engineer
Censys
About this role
A Security Researcher at Censys conducts Internet-wide measurement research using the company's scan data to discover security-relevant trends and improve product coverage. The role focuses on mining and analyzing large datasets to inform engineering and product decisions and to develop security prototypes for customers. Researchers may also publish findings and present insights to the broader security community.
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About Censys
censys.comCensys is an internet intelligence platform that builds and maintains a comprehensive, up-to-date map of hosts, services, and exposures across the public internet to help security teams defend attack surfaces and hunt for threats. Its offerings combine internet-wide scanning data, searchable datasets, threat and vulnerability intelligence, continuous monitoring, and APIs for asset discovery, attack-surface management, and incident response. Security and research teams use Censys’s platform and reports to prioritize remediation, investigate adversary infrastructure, and integrate reliable internet telemetry into SecOps workflows.
Recent company news
The RegisterInternet mapping and research outfit Censys reveals state-based abuse, harassment
Sep 3, 2025
UAS MagazineCensys and STRIXDRONES Forge Partnership to Redefine Power Grid Inspections at National Scale
Oct 15, 2025
DronelifeCensys and STRIXDRONES Partner to Bring Remote Fixed-Wing Inspections to the Power Grid
Oct 9, 2025
Cybersecurity DiveWater utilities mitigate equipment flaws after researchers find widespread exposures
Jun 5, 2025
Business WireCensys Co-founder Zakir Durumeric and Seasoned Investor David Gammon Join ZeroRISC’s Board of Directors
Jul 10, 2025
About Censys
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$153k – $212k
per year
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