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Threat Researcher

Greynoiseintelligence
Location
United States (Remote)
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Data Science & Research
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Deep understanding of computer networking fundamentals and protocols
  • Deep technical ability to hunt through network traffic (full PCAP) at the macro and packet level
  • Deep technical skills with offensive tooling, tradecraft, and exploitation methodologies against network edge devices
  • Experience in open and commercial source intelligence research (public blogs, commercial data sets, etc)
  • Experience with hardware and embedded systems
  • Experience with query languages (such as SQL)
What the job really is

As a Threat Researcher at GreyNoise, you will focus on developing and exploiting various data sources to produce actionable cyber threat intelligence. Your daily tasks will include hunting through network traffic, analyzing malicious activities, and integrating new intelligence tools to enhance threat detection. You will also be responsible for disseminating your findings to customers and the public, contributing to the overall mission of mitigating cyber risks.

Benefits
  • Equity in a high-growth, Series-A startup
  • 100% covered health, dental, vision, and life plans for all employees
  • Competitive 401k employer match of 6%, which is special for a startup
  • Flexible paid time off, with a recommendation to take at least 120 hours annually
  • Remote-first culture with a distributed workforce
  • Equipment budget including an Apple Mac laptop and a $500 stipend for accessories
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves a high level of technical expertise and experience in various advanced methodologies
  • The position requires a proactive approach to hunting and analyzing threats, which may be challenging for less experienced candidates
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