Manager, Threat Research – Malware Triage

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Portugal.

📋 Description

• Set team priorities for the research and development of innovative victim intelligence collection and analysis capabilities to enhance the coverage of significant victim intelligence.

• Guide, mentor, and develop a team of malware researchers and analysts.

• Lead the creation and implementation of advanced malware emulators, trackers, and crawlers to gather infection telemetry.

• Propel research efforts into intricate C2 communication channels (e.g., P2P, direct IP, hybrid models) to ensure ongoing visibility over botnets.

• Take ownership of the quality of victim intelligence data and promote continuous enhancements.

• Collaborate with product, engineering, and data science teams to convert threat telemetry into scalable product functionalities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive subject matter expertise in malware infrastructure and C2 methodologies.

• Proven experience in developing detection rules and extracting IOCs from malware analysis.

• Demonstrated track record in managing and leading high-performing technical teams within a research or security-oriented environment.

• Proven success in designing complex technical workflows, such as malware analysis, telemetry collection, or large-scale data processing.

• Excellent communication and analytical abilities, including the skill to recognize and resolve ambiguous issues.

• Proficient in standard scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go).

🏝️ Benefits

• Meal Allowance, 9.60 EUR Daily

• Corporate Bonus Plan, 15%

• New Hire Stock Plan, 1,190 Annual