Security Team Leader

Cloud Security Team LeaderRadware is a global leader in cyber security and application delivery solutions for physical, cloud, and software defined data centers.At Radware, we live and breathe cybersecurity. It is our passion. Each day, our international team works to earn the trust of more than 12,500 organizations around the globe. Keeping them safe is our mission. To that end, we go head-to-head with politically motivated hacktivists, dangerous nation-state threat actors and other notorious cyber attackers — these are not your average adversaries. Backed by nearly 30 years of experience, Radware is best known for its technical excellence and innovative network and application security solutions. That is why it is so important that we build our team with bold and bright talent.About the Team:The Radware Cloud Security Research Team is a specialized group focused on advanced security research, deep technical expertise, and knowledge transfer. This team works closely with Radware’s global Emergency Response Team (ERT) by providing expert guidance for complex cases and ensuring that the broader ERT organization is fully equipped to deliver world-class support. A key mission of the team is to adopt and master Radware’s newest technologies, features, and products, validating their readiness for real-world scenarios and developing best practices and training programs to enable other ERT teams to support customers effectively and confidently.What is the job:Conduct security research to identify and analyze emerging attack vectors, evolving threat landscapes, and new exploitation techniques, and develop effective detection and mitigation strategies to strengthen Radware’s defense capabilities. Lead the team in becoming the primary escalation point for the Radware Emergency Response Team, guiding the response to complex security threats and advanced attack scenarios, and ensuring effective mitigation through deep technical expertise and strategic direction. Adopt and master new Radware products by collaborating with R&D, challenging features, and validating readiness for real-world scenarios. Develop and maintain the team’s technical knowledge, skills and experience in Networking, cyber security methodologies, AppSec, Denial-of-service attacks, API threats, and emerging technologies Lead the team to deliver exceptional results in daily operations and projects, fostering continuous improvement, ownership, and a customer-first mindset. What you need: At least 4 years of experience in cyber security research, specifically in network threats, AppSec, DDoS, Webapp technology. Proven experience leading technical teams in cybersecurity operations (SOC, MSSP, Blue Team, Red Team) – significant advantage. Deep knowledge in networking, specifically OSI model Layer3 - Layer7 protocols such as TCP, UDP, TLS, DNS, HTTP, VOIP. Wireshark proficiency, network topologies, Switches, Routers, etc. Deep knowledge and practical experience in security controls such as WAFs, IDS/IPS, FWs, Load Balancers, and reverse proxies. Knowledge and experience with Python, JavaScript and SQL. Customer-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills, accountability, and ability to manage escalations effectively. Excellent presentation skills, excellent communication skills, and excellent English (speaking, reading, and writing). Ability to learn and adopt new technologies quickly, challenge emerging products, and translate technical knowledge into training for internal teams. Experience collaborating with R&D and product teams to validate and optimize new solutions before customer rollout. Why you should join us:Employees from more than 40 countries have chosen Radware as a place where they can belong.Radware has been recognized by Glassdoor and BDI as one of the World’s Best Places to Work, ranking among the top 100 companies across the globe in the IT category.Radware has also been named a Gold Winner for Application Security in the 2023 Global Cybersecurity Awards, by Forrester a Leader in DDoS Protection, and has been named a Leader in WAF Market by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions.We are equally committed to our people. We strive to create a dynamic work environment that celebrates diversity, promotes equality, and thrives on the unique contributions of each individual.If you are ready to be part of a global-minded company that is inspired to create a better, safer future; and if and want to fight for the good guys and be at the forefront of helping companies protect their most critical assets from today’s cyber adversaries, then you’ve found the right fit at Radware.Primary LocationIL-IL-Tel AvivWork LocationsRadware Israel, Tel AvivJobInformation / Cyber Security