Threat Intelligence Researcher
- Role
- Security
- Experience
- Senior
- Employment
- Full-time
- Company size
- Startup
Open to US only. Set where you work from to check your eligibility.
No BS summary
Threat intelligence researcher with 5+ years in security or threat research, focused on state-backed actors or sophisticated financially motivated campaigns. Needs experience tracking threat actors across datasets, large-scale telemetry, scripting/query languages, malware analysis, and YARA. US-based and must already have legal right to work without visa sponsorship.
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Remote - USA | Threat & AI Research
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 Wizards from all over the globe work together to protect the infrastructure of our customers, including over 65% 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 Wizards 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.
- Willingness to take on multiple roles to build out actor tracking.
ADVANTAGE
- Knowledge of how attackers target the major cloud and identity providers (AWS, GCP, Azure), Kubernetes, and modern cloud-native architectures.
- Experience building tools to exploit data sources in a repeatable and scalable manner.
- Track record of public communication of novel and newsworthy findings.
- Background in incident response, threat intelligence, or threat hunting.
Compensation + Benefits
Compensation for this full-time position includes base salary + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below.
US Base Pay Range
$160,000—$220,000 USD
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
Wiz is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Wiz will process your personal data in accordance with Wiz's Privacy Policy.
The application deadline is: 09/29/2026
What you'll do
- Identify, analyze, and track advanced state-backed or financially motivated attackers targeting cloud ecosystems
- Hunt through data sources to identify malicious campaigns targeting Wiz customers
- Use open and closed data to track infrastructure and malware used by advanced actors
- Investigate and attribute incidents, campaigns, and threat actors
- Communicate novel findings to customers and the public
What they require
- 5+ years of experience in security or threat research
- Focus on either advanced state-backed actors or sophisticated financially motivated campaigns
- Proven track record of tracking sophisticated threat actors
- Ability to identify and track threat actors across multiple data sets
- Deep subject matter expertise in at least one actor tracking mechanism such as malware or infrastructure
- Experience working with large-scale telemetry, especially infrastructure hunting and pivoting through query languages and scripting
- Familiarity with malware analysis and using YARA to hunt for malware
- Willingness to take on multiple roles to build out actor tracking
Benefits
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits
Wiz provides a cloud and AI security platform that connects code, cloud, and runtime into a single shared context. It helps security teams detect, prevent, and respond to threats across environments and is trusted by over 65% of the Fortune 100.