The global cybersecurity landscape is shifting at an unprecedented pace, demanding rapid adaptation from defenders. According to the newly released Rapid7 2026 Global Threat Landscape Report, the window between vulnerability disclosure and confirmed exploitation has collapsed from weeks to mere days, with exploited high and critical-severity vulnerabilities surging by an alarming 105% in just one year. For organizations worldwide, the predictive lead time they once relied on to assess and patch vulnerabilities has become obsolete.

For the team at Rapid7, this landscape represents a massive opportunity to help global customers regain control. Whether they work in engineering, sales, security operations, or business support, our global employees are united in our mission to keep customers secure and stay ahead of attackers. As we grow our teams, we’re looking for people who align with our values and expectations, while possessing the right mindset to navigate an industry that’s simultaneously becoming more complex - and more crucially important. 

The 2026 Threat Landscape: Speed is the new weapon

Attackers are accelerating and leveraging AI to enhance phishing, scripting, and problem-solving. Identity exposure with weak or missing MFA is the top intrusion path, representing 44% of incidents, while industrialized ransomware continues to scale (42% of investigations). APT groups are refining evasion with "Living Off the App/Land" techniques.

Major breaches are now primarily caused by delayed remediation and poor prioritization. Security operations must move smarter, aggressively addressing exposure and prioritizing realistically before active exploitation. Preemptive solutions and integrating exposure management with threat detection is essential.

Where our people come in

The startling findings in our 2026 report translate directly into the vital work happening across our teams. Here, we’re breaking down how they harness their individual skills and align with our culture to drive positive customer outcomes.

“With an ever-growing attack surface and new threat actors, we need highly scalable engineering solutions for massive data processing. For engineers, this is an opportunity to solve complex challenges while they learn, grow, and sharpen their skills.” - Prasad Vidhate, Sr. Manager Software Engineering

Security analysts: The frontline force

Our analysts are the ultimate defenders against dominant threats like widespread identity exposure and industrialized ransomware. Because the predictive lead time is gone, their expertise in hunting, investigating, and containing attacks in minutes or hours is absolutely critical. Our analysts navigate complex attack techniques, turning data points on collapsed exploitation timelines into immediate, actionable protection for global businesses. They embody the unwavering resilience and dedication needed to guide organizations under active attack. Their company impact is defined by their ability to limit compromise and ensure our customers can successfully navigate the critical moments when a vulnerability is being exploited.

“Every incident we detect and contain is a genuine threat prevented, and there is a real sense of purpose that comes with that. I also enjoy the constant learning as threats evolve so quickly that the role always keeps me sharp and challenged.” - Paul Convery, Associate D&R Analyst 

Sales professionals: Connecting urgent needs to preemptive solutions 

The cybersecurity market is defined by urgency. Our Account Executives take industry findings, like the 105% surge in exploited vulnerabilities, and turn them into a compelling, undeniable value proposition that aligns with customer needs. By seamlessly positioning Rapid7’s integrated exposure management and security operations platforms, they bring critically  needed solutions to organizations struggling with shrinking team bandwidth and remediation windows. They champion our culture by acting as a trusted consultant, helping the industry move smarter against relentless adversaries.

“It’s rare now to have an MDR conversation where Rapid7 isn’t mentioned. Our brand is stronger, our platform is stronger, and the market is demanding exactly what we’re building: unified, AI-driven, outcome-focused security”. - Maria Loughrey, Sr. Manager Commercial Sales

Take command of your career

Working at Rapid7 means joining a company that is actively evolving to redefine the industry. We’re asking hard questions and tackling complex challenges that will drive you to learn and grow your skills while keeping organizations around the world secure. With a global team and culture built on working together to drive customer outcomes, we’re proud to be a place where people can build thriving careers.  

If you are ready to leverage your unique skills, drive meaningful customer impact, and add to our unique company culture, we want to meet you.

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