Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher

17 hours ago

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada eSentire Full time
 
The Opportunity
We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Threat Intelligence Researcher to join eSentire's Threat Response Unit. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager, Threat Intelligence Research and have primary responsibility for production of data-driven threat intelligence reporting. Your work will involve collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing large datasets on cyber threats, incidents, and vulnerabilities to provide actionable insights for our clients and internal security teams. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at turning complex data into compelling narratives, and has a passion for advancing cybersecurity through evidence-based research.
Responsibilities

Data Collection and Analysis: Collect, process and analyze data from internal case data, open-source intelligence (OSINT), partner feeds, and proprietary tools to identify emerging trends across the threat landscape.
Report Development: Author high-impact, data-driven reports including statistical analysis, visualizations, and executive summaries. Ensure reports are clear, objective, and relevant to the target audience. 
Threat Trend Identification: Monitor global cyber threat landscapes, using quantitative methods to detect patterns, predict risks, and correlate incidents across sectors (e.g., finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure).
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including analysts, researchers and incident responders, to validate findings and incorporate feedback. Participate in projects in support of streamlining data collection and analysis. Present research outcomes to internal stakeholders and clients through webinars, briefings, and whitepapers.
The manager will assign other duties as required.

Time Allocation

50% – Intelligence Processing and Reporting
20% - Intelligence Dissemination
20% - Project Participation
10% - Threat Intelligence Escalations

Requirements

Experience: 3+ years in threat intelligence, cybersecurity research, or data analysis roles. Experience in producing threat intelligence reports, particularly focused on attack patterns and trends, is desired.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical data into accessible insights for non-technical audiences. Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or in teams.

Desired Qualifications

Education: Associate or bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
Proficiency in data analysis and processing tools such as Python, R, SQL, or similar.
Proficiency with databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, or similar, for querying, managing, and analyzing large-scale threat intelligence datasets.
Experience with threat intelligence platforms (e.g., MISP, OpenCTI, ThreatConnect) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including MITRE ATT&CK framework, Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis, and incident response methodologies. 

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