Manager, Threat Research (Malware Triage)

TL;DR

Manager, Threat Research (Malware Triage): Leading a high-impact team to expand global detection of compromised systems with an accent on data collection strategies, opportunistic domain sinkholing, and bot emulation. Focus on developing victim intelligence capabilities, architecting complex technical workflows, and enhancing product features with threat telemetry.

Location: Remote (Portugal)

Salary: 82,000 - 93,000 EUR Annual

Company

hirify.global is a cyber risk management leader transforming how companies manage exposure and risk through integrated security performance and data analysis solutions.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of malware researchers and analysts.
• Establish priorities for research and development of victim intelligence collection and analysis.
• Spearhead the deployment of next-generation malware emulators, trackers, and crawlers.
• Drive research into complex C2 communication channels (P2P, direct IP, hybrid models) to maintain visibility over botnets.
• Own the quality of victim intelligence data and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with product, engineering, and data science teams to translate threat telemetry into scalable product capabilities.

Requirements

• Broad subject matter expertise in malware infrastructure and C2 methodologies.
• Experience developing detection rules and extracting IOCs from malware analysis.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading high-performing technical teams in a research or security-focused environment.
• Success in architecting complex technical workflows for malware analysis, telemetry collection, or large-scale data processing.
• Proficiency in standard scripting languages such as Python or Go.
• Must be based in Portugal.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual base salary with a 15% corporate bonus plan.
• Daily meal allowance of 9.60 EUR.
• New hire stock plan.
• Inclusive, people-first culture committed to equal opportunity and belonging.
• Opportunity to fulfill professional goals and expand skills within a global team.