Principal Researcher (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Principal Researcher (Cybersecurity): Developing tailored cyber threat intelligence findings and automation pipelines to drive security outcomes for clients with an accent on intelligence engineering and threat research. Focus on architecting scalable data solutions, performing proactive threat hunts in Cortex, and attributing activities to specific threat actor groups.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the US; no immigration sponsorship provided)

Salary: $139,600 - $225,775 per year

Company

A global leader in cybersecurity dedicated to protecting the digital way of life through innovation and AI-driven security.

What you will do

• Develop automation and orchestration pipelines to identify relevant threats from multiple data feeds.
• Create actionable threat insights based on customer priority intelligence requirements.
• Correlate network and host-based indicators to attribute activity to threat actor groups and malware families.
• Perform proactive threat hunts using the Cortex security console.
• Provide tailored research, analysis, and briefings for client-based Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Mentor customer teams on CTI best practices and provide leadership briefings.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) with a focus on engineering and research.
• Proficiency in architecting scalable solutions for processing and enriching threat data.
• Deep knowledge of cyber threat actors and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
• Proven track record of threat hunting within enterprise security consoles (Cortex preferred).
• Ability to communicate complex intelligence to C-suite executives.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first flexibility with a culture of trust and accountability.
• Focus on disruption, collaboration, and weaving AI into security workflows.
• Competitive compensation including base salary, restricted stock units (RSUs), and bonuses.
• Inclusive environment emphasizing diversity and reasonable accommodations.