VP, Threat Research - Security Intelligence

📋 Description

• Define the research and detection agenda across SIEM, endpoint, threat research, and security ML
• Set the quality bar for what Elastic detects, prevents, and publishes
• Decide where the team should invest next across malware detection, ransomware and memory protections, and AI-driven security capabilities
• Shape the publishing strategy for Elastic Security Labs, including original research, malware analysis, and conference content
• Act as the external face of the organization with customers, analysts, press, and the security community
• Partner with engineering, product, and delivery leadership to turn research priorities into shipped protections

🎯 Requirements

• Deep credibility in threat research, detection engineering, endpoint security, or security ML
• Hands-on technical experience doing the work yourself, not only leading teams
• The ability to operate as a senior IC leader who sets direction through technical depth and strong judgment
• Strong public communication skills and enthusiasm for customer engagement, speaking, and industry visibility
• A clear belief in open, transparent security and the value of publishing detections and research openly
• Strong judgment and the ability to lead through influence, expertise, and vision

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love