Digital Footprint Analyst

Kaspersky; India; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaspersky is seeking a Digital Footprint Analyst to analyze cyber threats using OSINT and HUMINT, summarise findings, and create alerts for customers. You will lead threat research for major clients and provide mitigation guidance.

Strong data analysis, communication, and cyber threat knowledge are essential. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in cyber threat intelligence, deep knowledge of open-source sources, extensive experience with large datasets, and practical cybersecurity exposure.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst or Researcher, proactively hunting for threats related to various sectors and disciplines.
• Experience and understanding in Cyber Threat Intelligence, good knowledge in Clear / Deep / Dark-web sources and open-source intelligence techniques
• Experience with different threat vectors threatening our customers: Trojans, bots, phishing websites, vulnerable or misconfigured databases, exposed sensitive data, fake social media profiles, and various online scams
• Knowledge of network protocols as a must ( HTTP, HTTPS, TLS/SSL, IPv4/v6, DNS, WHOIS, etc.)
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• 5+ years analytical experience working with large-scale datasets
• Experience with practical cybersecurity (pentests, red team exercises, web apps analysis, ics security assessments and etc.)
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to manipulate, model and interpret large quantities of structured data
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new approaches of attack surface monitoring, Darknet analysis, detection of indicators of compromise and fraudulent resources.
• Lead dedicated research for our largest customers, identify tailored threats and security problems they may face
• Advise customers on attack vectors and mitigation needed
• Participate in Threat Hunting, Incident response procedures
• Run research on specific adversaries and continuously collect threat intell on themPrepare finished intelligence reports for the customer, security bulletins, weekly notes and etc
• Collaborate with other Security Services teams to improve Digital Footprint Intelligence service

Skills

Cyber Threat Intelligence

OSINT

Threat Hunting

Incident Response

Data Analysis

Communication

Network Protocols

Job description

We’re searching for a Digital Footprint Analyst. In this role, you will analyze and investigate customer-specific cyber threats using Kaspersky knowledgebase and your own research skills, OSINT and HUMINT. You are required to find pieces of information and connect the dots to establish timelines of attack, identify threat actors' interests and motivations. You will need a thorough understanding of the cyber threat landscape, from malware types and attack vectors to a technical understanding of attack methods in order to replicate and mitigate them. Your role will include summarizing your finding and creating alerts and reports for our customers.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Research and develop new approaches of attack surface monitoring, Darknet analysis, detection of indicators of compromise and fraudulent resources.
• Lead dedicated research for our largest customers, identify tailored threats and security problems they may face
• Advise customers on attack vectors and mitigation needed
• Participate in Threat Hunting, Incident response procedures
• Run research on specific adversaries and continuously collect threat intell on themPrepare finished intelligence reports for the customer, security bulletins, weekly notes and etc
• Collaborate with other Security Services teams to improve Digital Footprint Intelligence service

What You Should Have/Know:

• 3+ years of experience as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst or Researcher, proactively hunting for threats related to various sectors and disciplines
• Experience and understanding in Cyber Threat Intelligence, good knowledge in Clear / Deep / Dark-web sources and open-source intelligence techniques
• Experience with different threat vectors threatening our customers: Trojans, bots, phishing websites, vulnerable or misconfigured databases, exposed sensitive data, fake social media profiles, and various online scams
• Knowledge of network protocols as a must ( HTTP, HTTPS, TLS/SSL, IPv4/v6, DNS, WHOIS, etc.)
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• 5+ years analytical experience working with large-scale datasets
• Experience with practical cybersecurity (pentests, red team exercises, web apps analysis, ics security assessments and etc.)
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to manipulate, model and interpret large quantities of structured data
• Excellent communication and presentation skills