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Senior Security Researcher Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Senior Systems Engineer

Franklin, IN · On-site

$97K - $133K/yr

... or Research, Development, Testing & Experimentation (RDT&E) in a wide variety of emerging ... Security+ CE * CND or * SSCP. * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent ...

Senior Systems Engineer

Franklin, IN · On-site

$97K - $133K/yr

... or Research, Development, Testing & Experimentation (RDT&E) in a wide variety of emerging ... Security+ CE * CND or * SSCP. * Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent ...

Research tax code matters * Analyze tax planning strategies * Assess transaction tax impacts ... or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: * The California Fair Chance Act

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Research tax code matters * Analyze tax planning strategies * Assess transaction tax impacts ... or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: * The California Fair Chance Act

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Senior Engineer IV

Crane, IN

$104K - $143K/yr

... homeland security, and other critical Government interests. GTS products and services span a ... GTS is in search of a Senior Engineer IV to support research, development, sustainment and upgrade ...

Director, Product Security

Warsaw, IN · On-site

$149K - $183K/yr

The Director, ProductSecurityis a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the ... Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and IT to integrate cybersecurity risk management ...

Director, Product Security

Warsaw, IN · On-site

$149K - $183K/yr

The Director, ProductSecurityis a senior leadership role responsible for defining and executing the ... Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and IT to integrate cybersecurity risk management ...

Senior Materials Engineer

Indianapolis, IN

$99K - $137K/yr

The R&D Materials Senior Engineer will apply a systematic and designed experimental approach to ... take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job offer scams involving ...

Senior Materials Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$99K - $137K/yr

The R&D Materials Senior Engineer will apply a systematic and designed experimental approach to ... Job Offer Fraud Alert We take the security of our candidates seriously. Please be aware of job ...

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How much do senior security researcher jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior security researcher in Indiana is $48.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.36 and $50.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by senior security researchers when working with cross-functional teams?

Senior Security Researchers often collaborate with engineers, product managers, and IT teams to identify and address security vulnerabilities. One common challenge is bridging the gap between technical security findings and the priorities or understanding of non-security stakeholders. Communicating complex risks in a clear, actionable way and advocating for security improvements without disrupting project timelines requires strong interpersonal skills. Building mutual trust and staying adaptable helps foster effective collaboration and ensures security is integrated into all stages of development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior security researcher, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Security Researcher, you need deep expertise in cybersecurity principles, threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and typically a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with tools like IDA Pro, Wireshark, Metasploit, and experience with programming languages such as Python or C/C++, as well as relevant certifications like OSCP or CISSP, are highly valuable. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and strong written and verbal communication skills make someone stand out in this role. These skills are crucial for identifying and mitigating complex security threats, effectively sharing findings, and contributing to organizational resilience.

What does a senior security researcher do?

A Senior Security Researcher is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating security threats and vulnerabilities in software, systems, or networks. They conduct advanced research on emerging cyber threats, develop new security tools and techniques, and often collaborate with other teams to improve an organization’s overall security posture. Additionally, they may publish findings, present at conferences, and contribute to the security community by sharing knowledge about the latest attack vectors and defense strategies.
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Infographic showing various Senior Security Researcher job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,817 per year, or $49 per hour.

Cloud Security Senior Consultant - Azure Infrastructure & AI

Deloitte

Indianapolis, IN

$62.50 - $83.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation on the Cloud Cyber Risk team, you will be responsible for:

  • Supporting delivery of Azure cloud cyber risk engagements across governance, identity, application security, platform as a service security, infrastructure security, artificial intelligence security, security monitoring, resilience, and data protection
  • Performing cloud security assessments, solution design, implementations, health checks, and post-implementation reviews across Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 environments
  • Working directly with clients to assess security requirements, identify risks, and recommend cloud security configurations and remediation actions
  • Developing project deliverables, including assessment reports, architecture diagrams, technical recommendations, compliance reporting, and remediation documentation
  • Contributing to business development, internal training, technical research, and other practice development activities related to Microsoft cloud security services

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

Our Enterprise Security offering embeds security in all aspects of digital transformation by securing a client's technical backbone while enabling secure digital transformation. Includes security architecture, secure development and deployment, end-to-end cyber cloud capabilities, application security, and security for emerging technologies and connected products.

Qualifications

Required:

  • 4+ years of experience in technical consulting, solution architecture, solution design, or cloud security implementation, including hands-on design and implementation of cloud security solutions in Azure, public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud environments
  • 4+ years of experience designing enterprise cloud security architectures and strategies
  • 4+ years of experience with Azure Policy, Terraform, or JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)-based infrastructure configuration
  • 3+ years of experience with cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP), cloud security posture management (CSPM), or cloud workload protection platform (CWPP) technologies
  • Experience architecting security controls on Microsoft Azure, including Azure artificial intelligence services such as Microsoft Foundry or Azure OpenAI, covering data protection, identity and access management, and model scanning
  • Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Engineering, or Information Technology
  • Experience in a consulting role
  • Microsoft certification in Azure or Security, including AZ-500, AZ-204, SC-900, SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, SC-500, AI-300, AI-103, or AI-200
  • Cybersecurity certification such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Experience with identity and access management technologies and services
  • Experience with Azure data, analytics, or artificial intelligence and machine learning services

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $105,400 to $207,800.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

#DeloitteNDO

Qualifications:

Our Deloitte Cyber team understands the unique challenges and opportunities businesses face in cybersecurity. Join our team to deliver powerful solutions to help our clients navigate the ever-changing threat landscape. Through powerful solutions and managed services that simplify complexity, we enable our clients to operate with resilience, grow with confidence, and proactively manage to secure success.

Recruiting for this role ends on 12/31/2026.

Work you'll do

As a Senior Consultant, Strategy, Growth, and Transformation on the Cloud Cyber Risk team, you will be responsible for:

  • Supporting delivery of Azure cloud cyber risk engagements across governance, identity, application security, platform as a service security, infrastructure security, artificial intelligence security, security monitoring, resilience, and data protection
  • Performing cloud security assessments, solution design, implementations, health checks, and post-implementation reviews across Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 environments
  • Working directly with clients to assess security requirements, identify risks, and recommend cloud security configurations and remediation actions
  • Developing project deliverables, including assessment reports, architecture diagrams, technical recommendations, compliance reporting, and remediation documentation
  • Contributing to business development, internal training, technical research, and other practice development activities related to Microsoft cloud security services

A successful candidate would possess these skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
  • Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
  • Ability to lead projects or workstreams
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to provide clear guidance to others

The team

Our Enterprise Security offering embeds security in all aspects of digital transformation by securing a client's technical backbone while enabling secure digital transformation. Includes security architecture, secure development and deployment, end-to-end cyber cloud capabilities, application security, and security for emerging technologies and connected products.

Qualifications

Required:

  • 4+ years of experience in technical consulting, solution architecture, solution design, or cloud security implementation, including hands-on design and implementation of cloud security solutions in Azure, public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud environments
  • 4+ years of experience designing enterprise cloud security architectures and strategies
  • 4+ years of experience with Azure Policy, Terraform, or JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)-based infrastructure configuration
  • 3+ years of experience with cloud native application protection platform (CNAPP), cloud security posture management (CSPM), or cloud workload protection platform (CWPP) technologies
  • Experience architecting security controls on Microsoft Azure, including Azure artificial intelligence services such as Microsoft Foundry or Azure OpenAI, covering data protection, identity and access management, and model scanning
  • Ability to travel 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Engineering, or Information Technology
  • Experience in a consulting role
  • Microsoft certification in Azure or Security, including AZ-500, AZ-204, SC-900, SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400, SC-500, AI-300, AI-103, or AI-200
  • Cybersecurity certification such as Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Experience with identity and access management technologies and services
  • Experience with Azure data, analytics, or artificial intelligence and machine learning services

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $105,400 to $207,800.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

#DeloitteNDO

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