Security Researcher III (Phishing)

TL;DR

Security Researcher III (Phishing): Disrupting criminal underground operations by targeting and recapturing data from Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) kits with an accent on human intelligence and platform sourcing. Focus on applying data science techniques to refine data pipelines and investigating threat actors to support intelligence collection.

Location: Remote (US/UK). Must be authorized to work in the US or UK without sponsorship.

Salary: $112,000 – $145,000

Company

hirify.global transforms recaptured darknet data to disrupt cybercrime using advanced analytics and AI to protect identities from authentication bypass, session hijacking, and account takeover.

What you will do

• Locate, target, and recapture data from PhaaS kits using human intelligence and platform sourcing.
• Apply data science techniques to evaluate and improve the quality of sourced data.
• Manage alternate personas and engage with threat actors to support data recapture efforts.
• Draft research blogs and analytical products to support business objectives and customers.
• Investigate threat actors and PhaaS techniques to support organizational research priorities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a cybersecurity researcher, analyst, or similar role.
• Working knowledge of modern PhaaS kits, including AiTM and Device Code phishing.
• Experience accessing data traded on the deep and dark web.
• Proficiency in human intelligence techniques, including persona management and elicitation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US or UK; no visa sponsorship provided.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-level programming languages like Python, Rust, or Go.
• Experience using AI/LLMs for data analysis on large datasets.
• Background in detecting fraud or cyberthreats using data science.
• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases.
• Experience scraping data from the deep and dark web.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with HSA options.
• 401(k) or retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Generous PTO plan and paid holidays.
• Flexible, remote-friendly work environment with a mission-driven culture.