Mid-Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher

Our Threat Intelligence team is dedicated to providing accurate and timely information on potential threats to our products. Our team of skilled professionals from various fields, including Data Science, Malware Research, Development, and Privacy, are focused on achieving a common goal by utilizing feeds, heuristics, algorithms, and machine learning.

Main Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and evaluate cyber threat intelligence feeds and sources to identify emerging threats in phishing and malware;
• Collect evaluation results, process the data, and present findings to stakeholders in an actionable format;
• Perform and mitigate False Positives/False Negatives in threat detection systems;
• Research and develop innovative approaches and methodologies for threat management;
• Utilize, maintain, and expand local infrastructure for malware research and various intelligence feed evaluations;
• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity technologies and threat landscapes;
• Develop and write automation tools to ensure the quality and efficiency of current threat intelligence assets.

Core Requirements

• Professional experience with Python and modern software project development workflows;
• Strong understanding of Cybersecurity principles and best practices;
• In-depth knowledge of the threat intelligence process, including sources, methodologies, and industry trends;
• Continuous learning mindset with a keen interest in the Cybersecurity field;
• Strong focus on automation to enhance threat intelligence processes;
• Knowledge or experience with Reverse Engineering of Windows PE files is a plus;
• Knowledge or experience phishing techniques, phishing kits, and countermeasures is a plus;
• Experience with monitoring and analyzing dark web activities for potential threats is a plus.

Salary Range

• Gross Salary 2650 - 5290 EUR/Month.

About Us

Nord Security is a global leader in internet privacy and security solutions and Lithuania’s second tech unicorn. Established in 2012, Nord Security now has more than 1400 employees and serves millions of users worldwide. Our team has a global mission to shape a more secure and peaceful online future for people everywhere. With that in mind, we built several advanced cybersecurity solutions: NordVPN, NordLayer, NordLocker, NordPass, NordProtect, NordStellar, and Saily.

NordVPN is the world’s most advanced VPN service provider, used by millions of internet users worldwide. NordVPN provides double VPN encryption and Onion Over VPN and guarantees privacy with zero tracking. One of the key features of the product is Threat Protection, which blocks malicious websites, malware, trackers, and ads. NordVPN is very user friendly, offers one of the best prices on the market, and has over 5,000 servers in 59 countries worldwide.

And we’re always looking to expand our team of:

• Future shapers

• Restless achievers

• Self-movers

• Honest communicators

• Team players

What We Offer

• Access to Nord Security products. We build solutions used by millions of users worldwide, and you’ll get to experience our products firsthand;

• Professional growth. Internal and external events, online training, conferences, books - everything you need to reach full potential;

• Health benefits. Private health insurance, online and on-site workouts, consultations to feel and be your best;

• Mental wellbeing. Access to mental health tools like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic. Options for therapy to keep your emotional wellbeing in check;

• Team spirit. Team buildings and parties with games, shows, tastings, food coupons, gifts, and it’s on us;

• More free time. Stay with us and additional vacation days will be added to your calendar;

• Additional paid leave. Additional days are covered by us in cases of illness or special occasions;

• Flexibility. Flexible working time arrangement.

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