What is the role of a Staff Threat Intelligence Researcher at Jobgether?

The Staff Threat Intelligence Researcher position at Jobgether is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Human Resources field.

Where is this Staff Threat Intelligence Researcher job located?

United States, Other / Non-US, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Staff Threat Intelligence Researcher role?

Full-time or part-time position

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Compensation will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Staff Threat Intelligence Researcher at Jobgether

Staff Threat Intelligence Researcher

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Threat Intelligence Researcher in the United States.

This role is ideal for highly skilled cybersecurity professionals who thrive on investigating advanced threats and protecting mobile and enterprise ecosystems. As a Staff Threat Intelligence Researcher, you will lead efforts to identify, analyze, and track sophisticated threat actors, including nation-state and financially motivated groups. You will leverage extensive datasets, advanced detection tools, and reverse engineering techniques to uncover mobile malware, malicious infrastructure, and adversary tactics. Your research will directly inform actionable intelligence for internal teams and external clients, shaping security strategy and threat mitigation. This position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge security challenges in a collaborative, innovative environment while contributing to the broader cybersecurity community. Success in this role requires curiosity, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of both cyber threats and geopolitical dynamics.

Accountabilities:

Investigate, analyze, and track advanced threat actors, documenting their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Conduct threat hunting across mobile and enterprise ecosystems, identifying malware campaigns and adversary infrastructure.
Reverse-engineer and analyze mobile malware to understand capabilities, develop detection rules, and inform defensive strategies.
Mine internal and external data sources to discover new threats, malware families, and malicious actors.
Conduct OSINT investigations and provide actionable intelligence reports for clients, partners, and internal teams.
Develop research tools and innovative approaches to improve threat detection and intelligence coverage.
Present findings to internal stakeholders, external customers, and at industry conferences, translating complex technical information into clear insights.

Requirements:

Proven experience in threat hunting, malware analysis, and cybersecurity research.
Proficiency with reverse engineering tools (e.g., JEB, IDA Pro, Ghidra, Hopper, Frida, Wireshark, DirBuster) and ability to analyze mobile apps.
Strong coding skills in Python; familiarity with Java, C, ARM Assembly, Objective-C, and Swift is a plus.
Experience using threat intelligence platforms and frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, STIX, YARA, MISP, OpenCTI) and familiarity with the intelligence cycle.
Ability to work with large datasets and security tools (VirusTotal, Validin, Shodan, Lucene, ElasticSearch, AWS Athena).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for delivering written reports and presentations.
Interest in geopolitical dynamics and applying contextual knowledge to inform threat analysis.
Highly curious, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a fast-paced research environment.

Benefits:

Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus and equity opportunities.
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible remote work and collaboration with global security experts.
Professional development opportunities, including conferences and advanced training.
Cutting-edge technology and access to large-scale mobile and threat intelligence datasets.
Inclusive, collaborative, and innovative work environment.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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