Are you driven by curiosity and passionate about uncovering how cyber threats evolve We are looking for a Senior Threat Researcher who thrives in deep analysis, intelligence gathering, and staying ahead of sophisticated cyber adversaries.
This is a high-impact role where you'll research, analyze, and track emerging threats across the cybercrime ecosystem—helping shape smarter security strategies.
What You'll Do:
- Conduct in-depth research on cyber threats using technical analysis, data analysis, OSINT, and dark web intelligence
- Analyze adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to uncover new threat patterns
- Investigate email-based threats, account takeovers, and digital impersonation activities
- Identify trends and activity groups across the cybercrime landscape
- Monitor threat actors over time to track behavior and evolution
- Contribute to and review intelligence reports, providing constructive feedback
- Develop and enhance infrastructure for the Threat Intelligence platform
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define intelligence requirements
What We're Looking For:
- 8+ years in security operations OR 3–5 years in threat intelligence, analysis, or investigative journalism
- Strong understanding of social engineering, phishing, and digital impersonation tactics
- Experience analyzing email threats (SMTP, email headers, etc.)
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in SQL and non-relational database querying
- Hands-on experience with pattern matching tools (Regex, YARA) and query languages (KQL, SQL)
- Strong Python scripting skills with a passion for automation
- Experience analyzing web traffic using tools like Wireshark or browser developer tools
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Technical Strengths:
- Familiarity with HTML, PHP, and JavaScript
- Strong static and dynamic analysis skills (especially web applications)
- Experience with OSINT and private threat intelligence data sources
- Ability to deobfuscate code and analyze malicious scripts
- Understanding of web application security and penetration testing principles(non-pen testing role)
- Knowledge of GitOps, system architecture, and object-oriented design patterns
Work Setup:
- Full-time position
- Fully remote
- Open to Philippines-based applicants only
- Supporting a US-based client
