Senior Threat Researcher: AI & Autonomous Cybercrime/Chercheur senior en menaces : IA et cybercriminalité autonome in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Threat Researcher: AI & Autonomous Cybercrime / Chercheur senior en menaces : IA et cybercriminalité autonome based in Canada.

Join a highly impactful cybersecurity research team focused on understanding and combating the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and cybercrime. In this role, you will lead original research into AI-enabled threats, uncover emerging attack techniques, and help organizations stay ahead of sophisticated adversaries. Working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, engage directly with customers, and represent the organization at industry events. This is an opportunity to shape thought leadership, influence cybersecurity strategies, and become a recognized expert in one of the industry's fastest-growing research areas while enjoying significant ownership and autonomy.

• Conduct original research on AI-enabled cybercrime, autonomous attack techniques, identity-based threats, dark web activity, and emerging offensive AI capabilities.
• Monitor evolving cybercriminal tactics by leveraging extensive threat intelligence datasets to identify new risks and produce actionable intelligence.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert on AI-related cyber threats, supporting customer inquiries and providing strategic guidance.
• Develop and deliver technical briefings, executive presentations, research reports, and threat intelligence updates for customers, partners, and industry communities.
• Present findings at cybersecurity conferences, ISAC meetings, webinars, and executive events, translating technical research into business-focused insights.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, product, and customer-facing teams to strengthen thought leadership, support customer engagement, and contribute to business growth.
• Respond proactively to emerging threats, prioritizing high-impact research opportunities and occasionally supporting urgent investigations outside standard business hours.
• Define long-term research priorities and help establish the organization as a recognized authority on AI-driven cyber threats.

• At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity, cyber threat intelligence, law enforcement, intelligence, or related security disciplines.
• Strong hands-on expertise in cybercrime ecosystems, including malware, credential theft, identity threats, underground forums, marketplaces, command-and-control infrastructure, and threat actor behaviors.
• Demonstrated experience conducting independent security research with published articles, conference presentations, media contributions, or other public research achievements.
• Proven ability to investigate emerging cyber threats and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience working within cybersecurity vendors, government cyber organizations, or established threat research teams is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills with the ability to work independently in a high-autonomy environment.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-moving startup setting with changing priorities while maintaining high standards of research quality.
• Nice-to-have qualifications include experience applying AI to detection or threat analysis, software engineering or DevOps knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration with product, marketing, or customer success teams.

• Competitive salary.
• Equity or stock option program.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Company-sponsored team events and social activities.
• Opportunity to work alongside an award-winning cybersecurity research team.
• High levels of autonomy with meaningful opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI and cybersecurity research with opportunities for industry recognition through publications and speaking engagements.