[Hiring] Cyber Threat Researcher @Intel 471

Role Description

Intel 471 is looking for a Cyber Threat Researcher who would track and research activities of financially-motivated cyber threat actors in the criminal underground. Be a part of a unique and highly skilled team of professionals. If you are interested in cybercrime intelligence and want to join us in providing adversary and malware intelligence for leading security, fraud and intelligence teams, Intel 471 is the place for you. We are seeking smart and motivated professionals to join our global team of experts delivering intelligence. Working as a part of our global Cyber Threat Research team, you will enable our customers to gain the full value of Intel 471’s Cybercrime Intelligence products. Intel 471 offers competitive compensation, a flexible schedule and a fun work environment. The role is open for applicants in Europe or the LATAM region on a remote basis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify knowledge gaps and develop intelligence leads to satisfy intelligence collection requirements of our customers.
• Routinely monitor various open and restricted-access (underground forums, marketplaces, instant messaging groups) sources in order to uncover and understand motivations, goals, targets, capabilities and modus operandi (tactics, techniques and procedures) of cyber threat actors and groups.
• Proactively track activities of and identify/attribute financially-motivated cyber threat actors.
• Collaboratively work on special research projects, related to monitoring of cyber criminal infrastructure, malware campaigns, acquisition of cybercriminal commodities, repatriation of compromised data and others.
• Communicate collection and research findings and associated assessments in clear and concise reporting in English.
• Respond to customer Requests for Information (RFI) and ad-hoc requests from internal Intel 471 team members.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of cyber threat landscape and of associated matters is a must: risks and threats, actors and groups, motivations and goals, tools and capabilities, attacks and campaigns.
• Previous professional experience monitoring and researching the cybercrime underground, including restricted-access forums, marketplaces, instant messaging channels and other criminal ecosystems.
• Strong understanding and experience with operational security (OPSEC) and persona development, preferably within the cybercrime underground area of focus.
• Hands-on experience in vHUMINT (virtual human intelligence) collection methods, including creation, development and management of personas in cybercrime-focused environments, gives preference.
• Technical skills associated with malware analysis, exploits and vulnerabilities is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a close-knit team environment, covering proactive research activities with little to no direction.
• Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills of the English language.
• In addition to English, proficiency in at least one of the following languages is required: Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, or French.
• An ideal candidate will have previous experience working in cyber threat research or cybercrime investigation fields. A degree in Cyber Security, Intelligence Analysis, Computer Science or adjacent fields is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Remote-friendly culture
• Wellness programs
• Employee recognition program
• A variety of professional development opportunities
• Inclusive culture focused on people, customers and innovation