Head of Threat Research
Core
Lead a team of threat analysts to publish research on global malicious URL/domain telemetry, phishing, malware, and brand impersonation attacks, translating findings into detection rules and takedowns.
Role type
Senior IC threat intelligence leader (team lead)
Builds
Threat intelligence reports, detection rules, IOC feeds, and takedown signals for Netcraft's cybercrime disruption platform
Domain
Cybersecurity / Threat Intelligence / Malware Analysis
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Threat intelligence leadership, published research in cybersecurity, editorial judgment, phishing/malware analysis, threat actor attribution, web technologies knowledge
Preferred skills
Public speaking, stakeholder management, MITRE ATT&CK framework expertise
Technologies
Netcraft threat intelligence platforms, MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, Cyber Kill Chain
Responsibilities
Set editorial direction for whitepapers and reports, speak at industry conferences, mentor threat analysts, partner with engineering to implement detection rules, brief customers and internal teams on research findings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership
