[Hiring] Senior Cyber Threat Researcher @iCOUNTER

Role Description

We are seeking a Cyber Threat Researcher with focus primarily on Russian-language cybercriminal platforms. The Cyber Threat Researcher will identify, monitor, analyze, and assess cyber threats, with a focus on threat actor activities. Responsibilities include:

• Using human intelligence (HUMINT) and technical intelligence (TECHINT) sources.
• Gathering insights from adversary infrastructure.
• Producing comprehensive reports.
• Collaborating with teammates to enhance threat detection capabilities.
• Translating and analyzing content to inform actionable threat intelligence.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Russian-language, both written and verbal, with experience translating and analyzing technical content.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity threats, adversary tactics, and threat actor profiles.
• Strong research, collections, analytical, and reporting skills to assess threat data and create actionable intelligence.
• Experience interacting with cyber-threat actors.
• Experience with technical intelligence tools and methodologies.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.

Requirements

• Completion of a Background Check is required for employment at iCOUNTER.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or SQL for automation and data analysis.
• Experience using threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), malware analysis tools, digital forensics tools, or threat hunting technologies.

Benefits

• Full Health, Dental, & Vision Coverage, with 100% employee premiums covered and 90% dependent premiums covered on base plans.
• 401(k), HSA, & FSA Plans.
• Flexible PTO.
• Meaningful equity ownership.
• Company Holidays & Paid Sick Days.
• Monthly home-office stipend for internet, equipment, or other technology needs.

Company Description

iCOUNTER is building the future of cybersecurity. Modern enterprises depend on thousands of third parties—yet nearly half of breaches involve them, making the extended enterprise a critical attack surface. iCOUNTER is the first Risk Intelligence company built to counter threats across your entire ecosystem. Our AI-native platform makes Risk Determinations at the point of intelligence collection, helping organizations understand what's real, relevant, and actionable. Founded by cybersecurity pioneers and backed by leading investors, iCOUNTER created a new category: Counter Threat Operations.