Threat Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Threat Analyst (Cybersecurity): Investigating and neutralizing cyber threats across endpoint, network, and cloud environments with an accent on ransomware analysis and incident response. Focus on root cause determination, malware deobfuscation, and proactive threat hunting using EDR and SIEM platforms.

Location: Remote (Australia). Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Australia without employer sponsorship

Company

hirify.global is a global cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations with an AI-driven platform and expert-led managed detection and response services.

What you will do

• Investigate escalated security alerts across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity environments.
• Perform structured analysis to determine root cause, attack scope, lateral movement, and potential impact.
• Support ransomware investigations by analyzing attacker activity, credential abuse, and malware behavior.
• Deobfuscate suspicious scripts and malware samples to identify malicious activity.
• Conduct proactive threat hunts based on defined hypotheses and emerging threat intelligence.
• Document investigative findings and provide actionable remediation guidance to clients in a 24/7 MDR environment.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in a SOC, MDR, Incident Response, or related cybersecurity operations role.
• Experience investigating security alerts using EDR and SIEM platforms.
• Hands-on experience investigating Windows and Linux systems, including log and process analysis.
• Familiarity with adversary tactics, techniques, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Mandatory scripting knowledge in Python and PowerShell.
• Legal authorization to work in Australia without requiring employer sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Security certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first working model as the primary option for most employees.
• Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks.
• Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days.
• Global wellbeing days, monthly webinars, and fitness competitions.
• Inclusive environment committed to equal opportunity for all applicants.