Senior Threat Researcher - Detection & Incident Response

Guardz; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardz is seeking a Senior Threat Researcher to join its Security Research team in New York. The role sits at the intersection of advanced threat research, detection engineering, and incident response, serving as a technical escalation point for global MDR operations.

You will investigate complex incidents, uncover emerging threats, and develop robust detection strategies, working with cross-functional teams to strengthen Guardz's security platform and market offerings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in threat research, detection engineering, incident response, or advanced security operations.
• Strong background in Tier 3 security operations, including complex incident investigations and threat hunting.
• Deep understanding of modern attack techniques and adversary behavior, MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Responsibilities

• Research emerging attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and adversarial behaviors, translating findings into effective detection rules and response actions.
• Investigate complex security incidents, uncover threats, and develop detection mechanisms and playbooks.
• Lead complex investigations for Guardz's global MDR team and provide incident response guidance.

Skills

Threat research

Detection engineering

Incident response

Threat hunting

MITRE ATT&CK

Cloud security

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Google Workspace

Python

SQL

AI-driven threats

Communication

Tools

Python

Job description

Guardz is seeking a Senior Threat Researcher to join its Security Research team in New York. The role sits at the intersection of advanced threat research, detection engineering, and incident response, serving as a technical escalation point for global MDR operations.

You will investigate complex incidents, uncover emerging threats, and develop robust detection strategies, working with cross-functional teams to strengthen Guardz's security platform and market offerings.