Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and execution of research programs aimed at emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors content relevant to our products and customers threat landscape.
• Utilize program management methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum, to effectively plan, execute, and monitor research initiatives and projects.
• Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) for the security research team, leveraging data-driven insights to measure program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as a technical advisor to educate and evangelize on future directions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in program or project management, ideally in the field of cybersecurity.
• Experience with defining and tracking OKRs and KPIs to measure team and program performance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders across the entire organization.
• Self-managed and proactive.

• Certifications in project or program management (such as PMP or Agile methodologies) or in cybersecurity (such as CISSP, CISM).
• Deep expertise in security principles, protocols, and technologies, with a focus on product security and threat research methodologies.
• Deep understanding of Endpoint Security products.

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