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Senior Threat Researcher

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Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Fri, Nov 13, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To support a growing cybersecurity practice, the full-time Senior Threat Researcher will investigate complex security incidents, develop detection mechanisms, and conduct market research, operating remotely as part of the Security Research team.

Key responsibilities:
  • Research emerging attack techniques and translate findings into effective detection rules and security controls
  • Evaluate detection effectiveness and improve accuracy while leading complex investigations and incident response guidance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable security capabilities and provide expert guidance for customer-facing discussions
Required qualifications:
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in threat research, detection engineering, or incident response
  • Strong background in Tier 3 security operations and complex incident investigations
  • Deep understanding of modern attack techniques and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
  • Hands-on expertise in cloud, identity, and endpoint security, particularly with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
  • Experience developing and optimizing detection logic within SIEM, EDR, or similar security platforms

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