Threat expert (IIA)
Taipei, Taiwan
Trend Micro
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趨勢科技 - 全球雲端資安領航者 / 全亞洲最大軟體公司 / 企業版圖橫跨五大洲 / 趨勢全球研發基地在台灣
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Role Overview:
We are seeking an Identity Threat Expert to join our Identity Security team. This individual will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and developing detection methodologies for the latest identity-based attacks targeting platforms such as Active Directory, Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, Google Workspace, and others. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of identity systems, a passion for threat analysis, and a proactive approach to enhancing security defenses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth research on identity-related attack techniques and emerging threats.
- Stay up-to-date on tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) targeting identity providers.
- Develop and document detection methods, signatures, and playbooks to identify and mitigate identity-based threats.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate detection mechanisms into security platforms.
- Publish threat reports and insights for internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of identity platforms (Active Directory, Entra ID, Okta, Google Workspace, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with detecting and mitigating identity-based attacks (e.g., pass-the-hash, golden ticket, MFA bypass).
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework, especially identity-related tactics.
- Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (Python, PowerShell, etc.) to develop detection scripts or tools.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills.
- Over 4+ work experience
- [Optional] Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, or equivalent are a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of modern cloud-based identity systems and associated threats.
- Experience in adversary simulation and threat emulation techniques.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies such as passwordless authentication and identity federation.
Why Join Us?
- Be at the forefront of combating cutting-edge cyber threats.
- Collaborate with a passionate and skilled team of security professionals.
- Opportunity to shape the future of identity security.
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Tags: Active Directory Azure CISSP Cloud MITRE ATT&CK Okta OSCP PowerShell Python Scripting TTPs
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