Cyber Threat Researcher

We are looking for a strong candidate who has knowledge and experience in Darknet, HUMINT, and Automation (Python). The candidate must be a self-learner and should be able to work independently with minimal assistance and available online resources, and should be flexible to learn new technologies and languages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the online cybercrime underground space and cybercriminal activities in both Clearnet & Darknet.


• Identify and evaluate new data sources informing the cybercrime activities.
  Writing the research reports and end customer deliverables.
  


• Strong experience in engaging/dealing with threat actors and automating regular tasks to minimise the manual efforts.


• Using advanced open-source intelligence (OSINT) on the surface, deep, and dark web to identify indicators of malicious activity targeting our customers and/or related organizations.


• The candidate might have to work and support customer queries during off-hours if required.

Desired Technical Skills:

• Good hold on programming skills, preferred language: Python.


• Should have good experience in automation.


• Strong computer and networking fundamentals.
  Familiarity with the DarkNet, Deep Web, and other sources of cybercriminal activity.
  


• In-depth knowledge of various security technologies.


• Candidates with good community presence and notable publications of Papers, exploits, vulnerabilities will have an added advantage.


• Should have knowledge of cyber threats, malware, APTs, exploits etc.


• An avid user of forums, IRC, Jabber, Discord, Telegram etc.


• Experience in vulnerability assessment & penetration testing is plus.


• Certification of CEH, OSCP, and other cybersecurity is plus but not necessary.

Desired Soft Skills:

• Must be interested to learn new technologies and skills.


• Excellent written and spoken English skills.


• Candidates must be self-starters, quick learners, detail-oriented and should feel comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy, deadline-driven environment.


• Ability to prepare and present research findings both written and orally.
  Good analytical skills.
  

Language Proficiency:
English and any other international language such as French, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, German, Italian, is a plus

Desired Experience: 2-5 years