Associate Threat Researcher

Fortra; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Associate Threat Researcher to join their Managed Threat Intelligence group. This role focuses on researching cyber threats, particularly email-based attacks and digital impersonation fraud. You'll produce intelligence reports, collaborate with marketing to share insights, and engage with clients to communicate findings. The position offers a chance to work with a talented team, tackling meaningful challenges while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k), HSA, and FSA plans

Flexible PTO policy

Tuition reimbursement

ID Theft Protection Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in security operations or 1-3 years in intelligence analysis.
• Exceptional research skills using OSINT and private threat data.
• Ability to present analytical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Research various cyber threats using technical analysis and intelligence gathering.
• Produce intelligence products including reports and briefings.
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate threat research findings.

Skills

Cyber Threat Research

Data Analysis

Social Engineering Techniques

Phishing Threats

Analytical Reasoning

Problem-Solving

Report Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

OSINT Tools

Relational Databases

Non-Relational Databases

Scripting Languages

Job description

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Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!

At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us?

As an Associate Threat Researcher, you will join Fortra’s Managed Threat Intelligence group, a world-class team focused on generating actionable threat intelligence findings for clients of Fortra Managed Services. With a core focus on email-based threats, account takeover attacks, and other digital impersonation fraud such as counterfeiting, this role helps Fortra clients fully understand the nature of the threats targeting them and provides critical intelligence to help clients most effectively prioritize aspects of their defensive posture.

What You'll Do

1. Actively research a variety of cyber threats using technical analysis techniques, data analysis, and both open-source and deep/dark web intelligence gathering.
2. Produce both long and short form finished intelligence products, including threat reports, intelligence briefings, whitepapers, and RFI deliverables.
3. Partner with Marketing and other content teams to translate intelligence findings into blog posts and other material demonstrating Fortra’s thought leadership.
4. Perform cutting-edge research on BEC and other types of phishing attacks.
5. Write intelligence alerts, threat reports, whitepapers, and blog posts based on research findings from Fortra’s Threat Intelligence teams.
6. Participate in a peer review process of intelligence deliverables by providing notes and constructive feedback.
7. Analyze threats to identify novel adversary capabilities, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
8. Conduct data analysis to identify notable trends and activity groups in email-delivered, Account Takeover, and Digital Impersonation activity across the cybercrime ecosystem.
9. Monitor previously identified activity groups over time to track activity and evolution in their behavior.
10. Engage with customers and internal stakeholders to conduct RFI intake briefings and communicate threat research findings. This will involve presenting findings to key stakeholders.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. 5+ years in security operations, or 1-3 years in intelligence analysis or investigative journalism.
2. Strong understanding of social engineering techniques, phishing threats, and digital impersonation tactics.
3. Able to effectively develop intelligence requirements to an RFI via interaction with stakeholders.
4. Exceptional research skills using both OSINT and private threat data.
5. Outstanding data analysis skills and experience with data analysis tools, including Microsoft Excel.
6. Exceptionally strong analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
7. Ability to write reports communicating complex research findings to a broad audience.
8. Able to effectively present analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
9. Desire to self-develop in order to keep up with the evolving threat landscape.
10. Able to work independently and effectively as part of a remote team with minimal supervision.
11. Experience querying both relational and non-relational databases.
12. Intermediate scripting knowledge, and an aptitude for automating routine or repetitive tasks.
13. Understanding of web-based languages including HTML, PHP, and JavaScript.

At Fortra, our compensation philosophy prioritizes fair market value and internal equity, aligning with your experience and specialized skill set.

As a full-time, exempt employee at Fortra, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage as of hire
• Immediate enrollment in 401(k), HSA, and FSA plans
• Flexible PTO policy
• Tuition and personal enrichment reimbursement
• Option to enroll in ID Theft Protection Program

Check out some of the other benefits we offer that are focused on your holistic well-being and our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program.

Compensation

$75,000—$100,000 USD

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As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.