Threat Intelligence Researcher Cloud - Wiz

Come join the organization that is redefining security for the AI era. As one of the fastest-growing startups ever, we enable teams to secure cloud and AI applications by connecting code, cloud, and runtime into a single shared context. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. Not to mention, we're now powered by Google , meaning we offer our customers an AI-powered platform that harnesses Google’s Threat Intelligence and Security Operations to better detect, prevent, and respond to threats across all environments, allowing for further innovation.

Our Wiz ards from all over the globe work together to protect the infrastructure of our customers, including over 50% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re honored to be a leading player in a massive and growing market, and we continue to look for exceptional Wiz ards who are eager to make a significant impact on our team. At Wiz , you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our momentous growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow even the best companies to move faster, all while having some fun!

SUMMARY

We're looking for a Threat Intelligence Researcher (Cloud) to join the Threat Research team and spread the power of Wiz . In this role, you will track, analyze and report on the most advanced threats targeting cloud environments. We are aiming to hire a cyber espionage specialist and a cyber crime specialist.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Identify, analyze, and track advanced state-backed or/and financially motivated attackers that target cloud ecosystems.
• Hunt through a wide range of data sources to identify malicious campaigns targeting Wiz customers.
• Leverage open and closed-data to track the infrastructure and malware used by advanced actors.
• Investigate and attribute incidents, campaigns, and threat actors to understand more about the attackers and what motivates them.
• Communicate novel findings to multiple audiences, including customers and the public.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 5+ years of experience in security or threat research, with a focus on either advanced state-backed actors or sophisticated financially motivated campaigns. proven track record of tracking sophisticated threat actors.
• Ability to find novel and durable ways of identifying and tracking threat actors across multiple data sets.
• Deep subject matter expertise in at least one actor tracking mechanism (malware, infrastructure, etc)
• Experience working with large-scale telemetry, especially infrastructure hunting and by pivoting through query languages and scripting.
• Familiarity with malware analysis and using YARA to hunt for malware.