Senior Security Research Analyst (Remote - US)

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Freddie Mac is seeking a skilled Senior Security Research Analyst to enhance security analysis efforts. This role focuses on data analysis and threat detection within the organization's infrastructure, contributing to actionable intelligence and improving operational efficiency. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, security tool proficiency, and excellent communication abilities, joining a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Access to cutting-edge security tools

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in security research or threat analysis.
• Proficiency with security tools and strong analytical skills required.
• Familiarity with IDS/IPS systems and scripting or programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from various security tools to identify attack trends.
• Develop queries to detect undocumented malware and new techniques.
• Provide intelligence reports to SOC teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Information Security or related field

Tools

VirusTotal

Joe Sandbox

SIEM

Wireshark

Job description

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

One of our companies is currently looking for a Senior Security Research Analyst in the United States.

This role focuses on analyzing and enriching internal security data to detect and investigate potential threats within the organization's infrastructure. You will work closely with a dedicated threat intelligence team, correlating data from various security tools to uncover attack patterns, novel malware, and emerging tactics. Your expertise will help provide actionable insights and support SOC analysts by enhancing threat detection capabilities. The position requires a sharp analytical mindset, strong knowledge of security tools, and a commitment to delivering high-quality intelligence in a fast-paced environment.

Accountabilities:

• Analyze data from EDR, SIEM, and SOAR platforms to identify attack trends and campaigns
• Develop and run queries to detect previously undocumented malware and new attack techniques
• Support automation initiatives to improve threat intelligence operational efficiency
• Maintain and update client security profiles and historical threat data
• Provide clear, detailed intelligence reports to SOC teams and other stakeholders
• Corroborate findings, attribute threats, and highlight key infrastructure and targets
• Stay current with recent high-profile security incidents and deliver context to analysts

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
• Minimum of 1 year experience in security research or threat analysis
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency with security tools such as VirusTotal, Joe Sandbox, SIEM, and packet analyzers like Wireshark
• Practical knowledge of Linux, macOS, Windows operating systems, and networking fundamentals
• Familiarity with IDS/IPS systems and scripting or programming languages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible remote work arrangement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid time off and holidays
• Access to cutting-edge security tools and technologies
• Collaborative and supportive team culture

Jobgether hiring process disclaimer

This job is posted on behalf of one of our partner companies. If you choose to apply, your application will go through our AI-powered 3-step screening process, where we automatically select the 5 best candidates.

Our AI thoroughly analyzes every line of your CV and LinkedIn profile to assess your fit for the role, evaluating each experience in detail. When needed, our team may also conduct a manual review to ensure only the most relevant candidates are considered.

Our process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on qualifications and relevance to the job. Only the best-matching candidates will be selected for the next round.

If you are among the top 5 candidates, you will be notified within 7 days.
If you do not receive feedback after 7 days, it means you were not selected. However, if you wish, we may consider your profile for other similar opportunities that better match your experience.

Thank you for your interest!

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