Threat Intelligence Researcher & Dark Web Analyst

The mission of Arkose Labs is to create an online environment where all consumers are protected from online spam and abuse. Recognized by G2 as the 2023 Leader in Bot Detection and Mitigation, with the highest score in customer satisfaction and largest market presence four quarters running, Arkose Labs offers the world's first $1M warranties for credential stuffing and SMS toll fraud. With 20% of our customers being Fortune 500 companies, our AI-powered platform combines powerful risk assessments with dynamic threat response to undermine the strategy of attack, all while improving good user throughput. Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, with employees in London, Costa Rica, Australia, India, and Argentina. Arkose Labs protects enterprises from cybercrime and abuse.

Position Overview:

Arkose Labs is seeking a skilled Threat Intelligence Researcher and Dark Web Analyst to identify, analyze, and mitigate emerging cyber threats targeting specific companies and our platform. This role combines threat research, intelligence analysis, and actionable insights to enhance Arkose Labs’ security efforts and customer outreach. The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Product, Engineering, and SOC teams to address vulnerabilities, track malicious actors, and deliver impactful solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Threat Analysis & Research: Identify attack packages, phishing templates, and compromised accounts targeting specified companies. Monitor dark web platforms (forums, marketplaces, Telegram, Discord) to gather actionable intelligence.
• Data Collection & Automation: Use SQL for data extraction; write automation scripts (Python, Bash, etc.) for threat analysis; create and maintain dashboards for real-time monitoring.
• Collaboration & Reporting: Work with SOC, Product, and Engineering teams to implement threat mitigations. Deliver weekly summaries, monthly reports, and outreach-ready insights with supporting evidence.

Deliverables:

• Weekly summaries of identified threats with actionable insights.
• Monthly reports analyzing trends and providing outreach-ready insights.
• Dashboards for real-time monitoring and threat intelligence.

Requirements:

• Experience in cyber threat intelligence, dark web research, and web security.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, JavaScript, or Bash.
• Familiarity with browser technologies, phishing methods, and collaboration with SOC teams.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in reverse-engineering and networking tools (e.g., Shodan, Censys).
• Contributions to the security community (blogs, talks, or open-source).

Why Arkose Labs?

At Arkose Labs, our technology-driven approach enables us to make a substantial impact in the industry, supported by a robust customer base consisting of global enterprise giants such as Microsoft, Roblox, OpenAI, and more. We’re not just a company; we’re a collaborative ecosystem where you will actively partner with these influential brands, tackling the most demanding technical challenges to safeguard hundreds of millions of users across the globe.

Why do top tech professionals choose Arkose Labs?

• Cutting-Edge Technology: Our high-efficacy solutions, backed by solid warranties, attract leading, global enterprise clients.
• Innovation and Excellence: We foster a culture that emphasizes technological innovation and the pursuit of excellence, ensuring a balanced and thriving work environment.
• Experienced Leadership: Guided by seasoned executives with deep tech expertise and a history of successful growth and equity events.
• Ideal Size: We’re structured to be agile and adaptable, large enough to provide stability, yet small enough to value your voice and ideas.

Join us in shaping the future of technology. At Arkose Labs, you’re not just an employee; you’re part of a visionary team driving global change

The most recognizable brands in the world select Arkose Labs, including OpenAI, Roblox, Microsoft, Adobe, Expedia, Snapchat, Zilch, and ZipAir.

We value your unique contributions, perspectives, and experiences. Be part of a diverse and high-performing environment that prioritizes collaboration, excellence, and inclusion. We hire the best, focus on their professional development, and offer support for continuing education.

We value:

• People: first and foremost they are our most valuable resource. Our people are independent thinkers who make data driven decisions and take ownership and accountability in all the things they do.
• Team Work. We demonstrate respect, trust, integrity, and communicate openly with a positive can do attitude and constructively challenge one another
• Customer Focus. We empathize with our customers and obsess about solving their problems
• Execution with precision, professionalism and urgency
• Security. It’s the lens through which we implement our processes, procedures, and programs

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + Equity
• Beautiful office space with many perks 
• Robust benefits package
• Provident Fund
• Accident Insurance
• Flexible working hours and work from home days to support personal well-being and mental health

Arkose Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Arkose Labs will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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