Threat Researcher (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Threat Researcher (Cybersecurity): Performing deep technical analysis of malicious binaries and adversary infrastructure with an accent on reverse engineering, detection development, and data mining. Focus on producing original, high-impact security research and leveraging AI/LLM automation to scale analysis efforts.

Location: Remote (EMEA)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in cybersecurity ratings, providing patented technology for risk management and cyber insurance underwriting to over 25,000 organizations.

What you will do

• Perform static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries to understand behavior and intent.
• Develop and maintain high-fidelity detection signatures including YARA, Snort, and Sigma.
• Query massive datasets using SQL, Python, or Splunk to identify anomalies and map adversary infrastructure.
• Design and leverage AI and LLM automations to support and scale analysis workloads.
• Produce detailed technical whitepapers and internal briefings on original discoveries.
• Track and analyze advanced persistent threats (APTs) to gain insights into attack vectors and scale.

Requirements

• Must be based in the EMEA region.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in technical research roles such as SOC Tier 3, Malware Analysis, or Incident Response.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or C/C++.
• Experience with disassemblers such as IDA Pro or Ghidra.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify hidden patterns in data.

Nice to have

• Experience with Splunk, Kinesis, or large-scale data processing.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a recognized "Best Workplace" with a focus on employee engagement.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact research with visibility across the organization.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to customer-facing meetings and industry conferences.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance-based incentives, and equity.
• Commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunity.