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Security Researcher III – Phishing
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
7 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Security Researcher III – Phishing
SpyCloud
• Data Collection: Locate, target and recapture data from Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) kits using a combination of human intelligence and platform sourcing. • Data Analysis: Apply data science techniques to understand the quality of sourced data, in order to refine and improve the PhaaS data sourcing pipeline. • Human Intelligence: Perform human intelligence techniques such as managing multiple alternate personas, actor engagements, and social engineering in support of data recapture efforts. • Security Analysis: Participate in the drafting of research blogs and analytical products to support customers and business objectives. • Security Research: Participate in security research including investigation of threat actors, PhaaS, and other critical research in support of SpyCloud’s priorities.
Job Requirements
- 3+ year(s) experience as a cybersecurity researcher, analyst, or similar cybersecurity related position.
- Working knowledge of modern PhaaS kits and techniques, inducing AiTM and Device Code phishing.
- Working knowledge of the criminal underground and how to access data traded through the deep and dark net.
- Experience with human intelligence techniques including elicitation, persona management, and direct threat actor engagement.
- Critical thinker that is comfortable supporting collaborative problem solving in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Highly curious, empathetic, flexible and self-directed.
- Experience working in a remote work environment with team members all around the world.
- A passion for thwarting bad actors in the cyber criminal ecosystem.
Benefits
- 401(k) with Employer Contribution
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) available with Employer Contribution
- Employer Paid Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO Plan and 16 paid holidays per year
- Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Contribution
- Employer Provided Private Health Insurance and Healthcare Cashplan
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Income Replacement
- Generous Holiday Plan and 14 paid holidays per year
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