Staff Security Analyst (Threat Intelligence)

TL;DR

Staff Security Analyst (Threat Intelligence): Proactively hunting and disrupting adversary activity targeting financial platforms with an accent on criminal ecosystem tracking, infrastructure abuse, and automated intelligence pipelines. Focus on building scalable threat defense systems, collaborating with federal authorities, and translating technical intelligence into actionable security controls.

Location: Based in Menlo Park, CA; in-person attendance required at least 3 days per week.

Salary: $150,000–$225,000 USD (Base pay varies by compensation zone).

Company

A mission-driven financial technology company democratizing access to the financial system for everyone.

What you will do

• Proactively hunt and disrupt criminal ecosystems, including phishing, scams, and infrastructure abuse targeting users and the brand.
• Build and operationalize a comprehensive “Universe of Threats” to track and prioritize global adversaries.
• Develop industry partnerships and collaborate with federal authorities to generate early warning intelligence.
• Convert investigative findings from DNS, cloud, and telecom analysis into concrete detection and prevention controls.
• Coordinate threat actor infrastructure takedowns with hosting providers and domain registrars.
• Design and automate intelligence workflows using OSINT, data analysis, and case management systems.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of total experience, with 3–5+ years in a senior or staff-level security/threat intelligence role.
• Deep technical expertise in domain registration patterns, DNS, certificate transparency, and cloud/hosting abuse.
• Proficiency in OSINT tooling, SQL, Python, and SIEM/SOAR platforms.
• Ability to translate complex technical threats into business risk for executive stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-team initiatives and mentoring technical staff.

Nice to have

• Experience with crypto investigations or on-chain analysis.
• Background in highly regulated sectors like fintech, payments, or government.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-paid health insurance for employees and 90% for dependents.
• Performance-driven compensation package including bonuses and equity.
• Lifestyle wallet for wellness and learning expenses.
• Employer-paid life, disability, and fertility benefits.
• Flexible time off including paid leave, sick time, and parental leave.
• Collaborative office experience with catered meals and energizing workspaces.