Security Researcher III

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Cybersecurity, Information TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 4+ years of experience as a cybersecurity researcher, analyst, or similar role, and a Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, math, or science, or equivalent experience. A working knowledge of the criminal underground and how to access data traded through the deep and dark net is required, along with excellent communication skills and a passion for thwarting cybercriminals. Experience in a remote work environment with global teams is also preferred.

Responsibilities

The Security Researcher III will participate in research initiatives to drive tailored intelligence collection and build applications and processes for data collection at scale. Key duties include delivering updates on research progress, locating and recapturing data from underground sources like dark web forums and Telegram, improving data collection workflows by discovering new vectors and sources, and performing human intelligence techniques such as managing personas and social engineering. Additionally, the role involves mentoring junior team members for skill development.

Skills

cybersecurity research

data collection

dark web

deep web

Discord

social engineering

human intelligence

persona management

actor engagement

data analysis

threat intelligence

SpyCloud

Cybersecurity for threat intelligence protection

About SpyCloud

SpyCloud specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on threat intelligence and identity protection for businesses. Its main product, the Cybercrime Analytics Platform, uses data from the dark web to help detect and prevent cyber threats like malware and ransomware. Unlike competitors, SpyCloud offers a comprehensive solution that combines threat intelligence, identity protection, and incident response in one platform. The company's goal is to enable businesses to proactively defend against cyber threats and reduce the risk of data breaches.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$197.9MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

CybersecurityIndustries

201-500Employees