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Threat Intelligence Lead

Obsidian Security
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Corporate
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least 6 years of experience in threat intelligence, threat hunting, detection engineering, incident response, or security operations
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze threat data and produce clear, prioritized, actionable assessments
  • Hands-on threat hunting experience across cloud, SaaS, and endpoint telemetry
  • Fluency in MITRE ATT&CK and the intelligence lifecycle
  • Working knowledge of security capabilities and attack surface of modern IT and SaaS systems such as Okta, Google Workspace, Salesforce, Slack, Notion, and Jira
  • Experience with SIEM query languages and scripting for automation in a language such as Python
What the job really is

The Threat Intelligence Lead at Obsidian Security will be responsible for building and managing the threat intelligence function, prioritizing actionable intelligence from various sources, and conducting threat hunting activities. This role involves analyzing emerging threats, producing intelligence products, and enhancing detection capabilities within the corporate and product environments. The position requires collaboration with multiple teams and emphasizes a proactive approach to securing SaaS applications and corporate assets.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation with equity and 401k
  • Comprehensive healthcare with dental and vision coverage
  • Flexible paid time off and paid holiday time off
  • 12 weeks of new parent or family leave
  • Personal and professional development resources
  • Annual conference attendance budget
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range is $240,000 — $280,000 USD, which may vary based on location and experience
  • Role is described as critical and high-impact, indicating a demanding work environment
  • Candidates should be prepared for a fast-moving startup culture
  • No specific details on the technology stack used beyond general references to cloud and SaaS systems
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