Threat Intelligence Research Engineer Job at ThreatLocker (Orlando)

Job Description

We’re looking for a Threat Intelligence Research Engineer who can bridge two worlds: deep cybersecurity expertise and clear, authoritative communication. In this role, you will analyze real-world threats, uncover emerging attacker behaviors, and translate complex technical findings into high-impact reports, briefs, and articles that educate and empower cybersecurity professionals. You will work at the intersection of engineering, research, and brand thought leadership, turning raw intelligence into content that drives awareness, supports our product narrative, and strengthens our authority within the cybersecurity community.

Job Responsibility

Monitor, analyze, and report on emerging threats, indicators of compromise (IOCs), tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and global threat trends
Investigate vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, malware behavior, ransomware campaigns, and exploit chains
Conduct independent research on threat actors, intrusion patterns, and security gaps relevant to our customer base
Collaborate with internal engineering, SOC, and threat teams to access proprietary intelligence and validate findings
Produce clear, defensible, and high-accuracy analysis based on data and technical evidence
Transform threat research into high-quality reports, whitepapers, blogs, briefs, advisories, and thought-leadership content
Write in a way that resonates with cybersecurity professionals, executives, and IT leaders
Contribute to articles under the names of internal subject matter experts (SMEs) to elevate their voices and strengthen company authority
Develop clear visuals, diagrams, and technical explanations to support complex research
Ensure all content is technically rigorous, original, and aligned with our Zero Trust security philosophy
Work with the SVP of Brand Marketing to shape the company’s editorial direction on threat intelligence topics
Support media, PR, and analyst engagements with accurate intelligence and expert insights
Participate in webinars, research discussions, and cross-team reviews to maintain accuracy and consistency
Help position the company as a trusted voice in cybersecurity through data-driven storytelling

Requirements

5+ years in cybersecurity research, threat intelligence, security engineering, SOC analysis, or malware analysis
Strong knowledge of attacker TTPs, MITRE ATT&CK, malware behavior, incident response, and threat hunting workflows
Hands-on familiarity with tools such as SIEMs, sandboxes, EDR platforms, packet analyzers, and OSINT frameworks
Ability to read logs, investigate incidents, and interpret technical artifacts
Proven experience writing technical reports, threat advisories, security research, or cybersecurity analysis
Ability to translate complex material into clear, concise content without losing technical accuracy
Strong editorial judgment and an understanding of narrative clarity and structure
Deep curiosity and a research-driven mindset
Commitment to accuracy, integrity, and evidence-backed analysis
Ability to juggle multiple research topics while meeting publishing deadlines
A collaborative mindset and willingness to work across engineering, security, and marketing teams

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