Hiring: Senior Threat Analyst

About Us Silent Push is a cybersecurity firm specializing in preemptive threat intelligence. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia, we leverage a proprietary scanning and aggregation engine to monitor global internet-facing infrastructure. Our platform provides security teams with enriched data, extensive query functionality, and enables the identification and tracking of adversary infrastructure before it becomes weaponized. Via our Indicators of Future Attack (IOFA) feeds, we empower organizations to detect and mitigate emerging threats, preventing attacks before they occur. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Threat Analyst with a strong background in cybersecurity research, internet networking/architecture, and threat hunting. This role is designed for a driven professional who thrives in a research-focused environment and enjoys tackling technical challenges. Your expertise will directly contribute to identifying and mitigating advanced cyber threats, driving and implementing change in the product and our datasets to shape the future of cybersecurity. Key Responsibilities Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify advanced persistent threats (APTs), cyber criminal groups, malware, and everything in-between, leveraging your deep expertise in networking, threat hunting, and data correlation. Develop fingerprints, scripts, utilizing and augmenting internal tooling to scale threat detection efforts, with a focus on efficiency and accuracy, to create threat intelligence feeds at scale. Serve as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity research and threat hunting, mentoring junior team members and sharing knowledge across the organization. Perform peer reviews and quality control assessments of internal research strategies and research publications to ensure accuracy, rigor, and adherence to industry standards. Analyze our data to detect malicious infrastructure setup patterns and activity to predict future attack vectors and create Indicators of Future Attack (IOFAs) at scale for our customers. Collaborate with data science teams to develop and augment models that leverage machine learning for threat detection and anomaly analysis. Drive improvements in our threat intelligence platform by developing scalable automation pipelines and integrating open-source intelligence (OSINT) feeds. Design and execute comprehensive research projects, publishing findings to both internal stakeholders and external industry conferences, forums, or peer-reviewed journals. Must have qualifications: Native or bilingual fluency in Japanese Remote work with some local travel to support customers/sales 5+ years of cybersecurity experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelors, Master’s, or PhD in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field. (Computer/Data Science preferred) Industry certifications such as OSCP, CISSP, GCIH, or CEH. Hands-on experience with API integration for security tools and automation platforms. Strong understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), as well as familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain. Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and integrating open-source intelligence (OSINT) with internal data. Bonus Qualifications Data Science Experience: Background in data science, including statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and leveraging data for threat detection. Computer Engineering: Strong understanding of computer engineering principles, hardware security, and system architecture. Telecom Experience: Experience in the telecommunications industry, particularly with telecom infrastructure, protocols, and securing network communications. Experience with machine learning and data analytics tools (e.g., Jupyter, Pandas, Scikit-learn). A natural inquisitive drive, with a strong self-starter mindset. What We Offer Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses. Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage. Fully remote work opportunity with occasional, optional travel for conferences and on-site engagements. Continuous learning and development opportunities via conference attendance. A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture that values diversity and professional growth. Opportunity to shape the future of our platform and how cybersecurity as an objective is carried out industry-wide. Join us in pushing the boundaries of threat detection and making the digital world a safer place for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you onto our team! Multiple roles available. Diverse experience sets/backgrounds welcome. Silent Push is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr