Lead Threat Intelligence Researcher

Our Threat Intelligence team is dedicated to providing accurate and timely information on potential threats to our products. Our team of skilled professionals from various fields, including Data Science, Malware Research, Development, and Privacy, are focused on achieving a common goal by utilizing feeds, heuristics, algorithms, and machine learning.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the Threat Intelligence Research team and represent its work in strategic initiatives;
• Build and mentor a high-performing team, ensuring a positive and productive environment;
• Define team strategy and align goals with organizational objectives;
• Plan and evaluate quarterly and sprint outcomes with leadership peers;
• Provide know-how on threat vectors and protection strategies for NordVPN users;
• Collaborate with Marketing to provide insights on cybersecurity news and trends;
• Suggest tools and processes to enhance the efficiency of malware researchers and data scientists;
• Contribute to shaping the Threat Protection product.

Core Requirements

• Proven experience leading and building teams in the cybersecurity field;
• Deep understanding of Threat Intelligence processes and sources;
• Passion for cybersecurity and awareness of industry trends and threats;
• Ability to articulate opinions on emerging threats and industry news;
• Bonus: Experience applying machine learning in threat protection.

Salary Range

• Gross Salary 5200 - 7000 EUR/Month.

About Us
Nord Security is a global leader in internet privacy and security solutions and Lithuania’s second tech unicorn. Established in 2012, Nord Security now has more than 1400 employees and serves millions of users worldwide. Our team has a global mission to shape a more secure and peaceful online future for people everywhere. With that in mind, we built several advanced cybersecurity solutions: NordVPN, NordLayer, NordLocker, NordPass, NordProtect, NordStellar, and Saily.
NordVPN is the world’s most advanced VPN service provider, used by millions of internet users worldwide. NordVPN provides double VPN encryption and Onion Over VPN and guarantees privacy with zero tracking. One of the key features of the product is Threat Protection, which blocks malicious websites, malware, trackers, and ads. NordVPN is very user friendly, offers one of the best prices on the market, and has over 5,000 servers in 59 countries worldwide.
And we’re always looking to expand our team of:• Future shapers• Restless achievers• Self-movers• Honest communicators• Team players
What We Offer
• Access to Nord Security products. We build solutions used by millions of users worldwide, and you’ll get to experience our products firsthand;• Professional growth. Internal and external events, online training, conferences, books - everything you need to reach full potential;• Health benefits. Private health insurance, online and on-site workouts, consultations to feel and be your best;• Mental wellbeing. Access to mental health tools like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic. Options for therapy to keep your emotional wellbeing in check;• Team spirit. Team buildings and parties with games, shows, tastings, food coupons, gifts, and it’s on us;• More free time. Stay with us and additional vacation days will be added to your calendar;• Additional paid leave. Additional days are covered by us in cases of illness or special occasions;• Flexibility. Flexible working time arrangement.
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