Netcraft

Cybersecurity

HeadofThreatResearch

$220–350k ~AI est. United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Head of Threat Research at Netcraft. Skills: Threat research, Cybercrime, Team leadership, Public speaking. Set editorial direction. Set quality standards”

What You'll Achieve.

Publish research; Turn research into detection rules; Turn research into IOC feeds; Turn research into takedown signals; Turn research into platform improvements

Industry & Context.

Cybersecurity
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Occasional travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Published research, Present original research, Several years threat intelligence, Experience leading team, Experience reviewing research, Experience managing publication pipeline, Deep understanding of phishing, Deep understanding of malware, Deep understanding of online fraud, Deep understanding of social engineering, Deep understanding of threat actor TTPs, Working knowledge of web technologies, Working knowledge of internet infrastructure, Working knowledge of data analysis

Nice to Have

Enjoy balancing research, Enjoy team leadership, Enjoy public speaking, Communicate complex concepts clearly, Prefer working with first-party intelligence, Care about translating research

What You'll Do.

Set editorial direction

Set quality standards

Publish customer reports

Publish briefing materials

Serve as media spokesperson

Produce threat assessments

Track threat actor exploitation

Attribute infrastructure

Review research output

Partner with engineering

Partner with operations

Support customer engagements

Brief marketing teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Engineering teams; Operations teams; Product teams; Marketing teams; Sales teams; Customer engagements

Communication Scope

Public speaking; Media engagements; Written publications; Briefing materials; Customer reports; Executive presentations; Technical concepts

Process & Methodology

Publication pipeline

Full Job Description

About Netcraft Netcraft is the global leader in cybercrime detection and disruption. We’re a trusted partner for three of the four largest companies in the world and many large governments. We've blocked almost 200 million cyber-attacks to date, and we take down around 33% of the world's phishing attacks. Our purpose and passion are focused on just one thing: protecting the world from cybercrime. That passion shapes how we work, too. We’re proud of our talented team and the value each person brings, and we’ve built a workplace where people feel supported and inspired. From strong benefits and wellness programs to meaningful collaboration and team connection. About the Role As Head of Threat Research at Netcraft, you will lead the team responsible for publishing research grounded in Netcraft’s unique data sets, including global malicious URL and domain telemetry, and a takedown corpus spanning more than 20 years of phishing, malware, and brand impersonation attacks. This is a newly created role within the expanding Product Strategy and Emerging Threats team. You will conduct hands-on research, lead a small team of threat analysts, own the publication pipeline, and help represent Netcraft through conferences, webinars, media engagements, and written publications. This is a remote position based in the United States, with occasional travel for conferences, team meetings, and customer engagements. What the Job Involves Content Leadership & Public Presentation Set editorial direction and quality standards across whitepapers, customer reports, blog posts, and briefing materials Speak at industry conferences and webinars, including keynotes, panels, and expert commentary Present complex findings to security analysts, senior executives, board members, and government officials Serve as a media spokesperson on Netcraft’s threat research, including interviews and commentary with media outlets Research & Analysis Research phishing, malware, malicious JavaScript, and cybercrime

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