Senior Cyber Threat Researcher (US-Remote)

Icounter; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Health Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

HSA & FSA Plans

Flexible PTO

Equity ownership

Company holidays & paid sick days

Monthly home-office stipend

Job summary

iCOUNTER is seeking a Cyber Threat Researcher focused on Russian-language cybercriminal platforms. The role involves identifying, monitoring, and analyzing threats, translating content, and delivering actionable intelligence reports for internal and customer use.

Responsibilities include producing IOCs and executive summaries, collaborating across Threat Intelligence, Engineering, Product, Security Operations, and Customer Success teams to enhance detection capabilities and inform product

Qualifications

• Proficient Russian language, written and spoken, with translation/analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity threats, TTPs, and threat actor profiles.
• Excellent research, collection, analysis, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze intelligence from HUMINT, TECHINT, OSINT and internal sources to produce actionable cyber threat intelligence.
• Translate and interpret technical content, threat actor communications, malware docs, and discussions into accurate reports.
• Research adversary TTPs, malware, infrastructure, and campaigns to support detection and intelligence initiatives.
• Produce timely intelligence reports, threat assessments, IOCs, and executive summaries for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, Engineering, Product, Security Operations, and Customer Success teams to improve detection capabilities.
• Stay informed on evolving cyber threats and geopolitical developments relevant to customers and products.

Skills

Russian-language

Threat intelligence

Research and reporting

Interacting with threat actors

Technical intelligence tools

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Background Check

Tools

Threat intelligence platforms

Malware analysis tools

Digital forensics tools

Threat hunting technologies

Job description

About iCOUNTER

iCOUNTER is building the future of cybersecurity. Modern enterprises depend on thousands of third parties - yet nearly half of breaches involve them, making the extended enterprise a critical attack surface.

iCOUNTER is the first Risk Intelligence company built to counter threats across your entire ecosystem. Our AI-native platform makes Risk Determinations at the point of intelligence collection, helping organizations understand what's real, relevant, and actionable.

Founded by cybersecurity pioneers and backed by leading investors, iCOUNTER created a new category: Counter Threat Operations.

The first wave focused on prevention. The second on detection and response. The third wave is Counter Threat Operations- and we're defining it.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Cyber Threat Researcher with focus primarily on Russian-language cybercriminal platforms. The Cyber Threat Researcher will identify, monitor, analyze, and assess cyber threats, with a focus on threat actor activities. Responsibilities include using human intelligence (HUMINT) and technical intelligence (TECHINT) sources, gathering insights from adversary infrastructure, producing comprehensive reports, and collaborating with teammates to enhance threat detection capabilities. The candidate will also translate and analyze content to inform actionable threat intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and correlate intelligence from HUMINT, TECHINT, OSINT, and internal sources to produce actionable cyber threat intelligence.
• Translate and interpret technical content, threat actor communications, malware documentation, and operational discussions into accurate intelligence products.
• Research adversary tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs), malware, infrastructure, and campaigns to support threat detection and intelligence initiatives.
• Produce timely intelligence reports, threat assessments, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and executive summaries for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, Engineering, Product, Security Operations, and Customer Success teams to improve detection capabilities and support intelligence-driven product enhancements.
• Maintain awareness of evolving cyber threats, geopolitical developments, and threat actor activities relevant to the organization's customers and products.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Russian-language, both written and verbal, with experience translating and analyzing technical content
• Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity threats, adversary tactics, and threat actor profiles
• Strong research, collections, analytical, and reporting skills to assess threat data and create actionable intelligence
• Experience interacting with cyber-threat actors
• Experience with technical intelligence tools and methodologies
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams
• Completion of a Background Check is required for employment at iCOUNTER

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or SQL for automation and data analysis
• Experience using threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), malware analysis tools, digital forensics tools, or threat hunting technologies.

Benefits & Perks:

• Full Health, Dental, & Vision Coverage, with 100% employee premiums covered and 90% dependent premiums covered on base plans
• 401(k), HSA, & FSA Plans
• Flexible PTO
• Meaningful equity ownership
• Company Holidays & Paid Sick Days
• Monthly home-office stipend for internet, equipment, or other technology needs

iCOUNTER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. iCOUNTER provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

Accommodation:

If you need accommodations, reach out to [e-mail].

Completion of a Background Check is required for employment at iCOUNTER