Threat Researcher

7 days ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Cyderes Full time
We help the world Be Everyday Ready
Today's threatscape is relentless. So are we. At Cyderes, we specialize in building practical IAM, exposure management, and risk programs, and stopping active threats fast with MDR that works with your existing security tools — all augmented by AI and driven by seasoned operators. Our tireless global team is laser-focused on cybersecurity, arming organizations with the people, platforms, and perspectives they need to conquer whatever tomorrow throws their way.

About the Job: We are seeking a skilled and driven Dark Web Researcher to join our Threat Intelligence team. In this role, you will leverage the CyberInt platform and a suite of dark web and threat actor monitoring tools to proactively identify emerging risks, data exposures, and threat activity targeting our clients across industries such as healthcare, education, and finance. You will play a key role in brand protection, leaked credential discovery, social media risk analysis, and monitoring for phishing domains and attack surface exposures. Your research will extend to initial access brokers (IABs) and dark web chatter that could signal intent or active targeting of our clients. You'll also support our threat hunting operations by creating queries and validating whether observed risks have materialized into active threats Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and analyze dark web forums, marketplaces, Telegram channels, and leak sites using CyberInt and other OSINT/darknet tools.
  • Identify and assess:
  • Leaked credentials and sensitive data
  • Phishing domains and impersonation sites
  • Threat actor discussions mentioning client brands or environments
  • Sale of access by Initial Access Brokers (IABs)
  • Track emerging threat actor TTPs, malware families, ransomware groups, and underground ecosystem trends.
  • Correlate dark web findings with client infrastructure and attack surface to assess risk and exposure.
  • Develop threat hunting queries (e.g., using SIEM/EDR platforms) based on dark web discoveries to determine active targeting or compromise
  • Create concise, actionable intelligence reports to communicate risks to internal and client stakeholders.
  • Assist in incident enrichment, providing dark web context and attribution to ongoing investigations or IR cases
  • Stay current on major malware and ransomware variants, and support attribution or profiling work when actors reference client asset
Requirements:
  • 3+ years of experience in threat intelligence, dark web research, or cybercrime investigations
  • Hands-on experience with CyberInt or similar dark web intelligence platforms (e.g., Flashpoint, Cybersixgill, KELA, Recorded Future)
  • Strong OSINT skills and familiarity with darknet environments and tradecraft
  • Understanding of malware families, ransomware operations, and threat actor group dynamics
  • Experience with brand protection monitoring, phishing detection, and social media threat analysis
  • Ability to write clear, intelligence-driven reports for technical and executive audiences
  • Familiarity with attack surface management and common enterprise exposure risk
Preferred Qualifications:Experience tracking Initial Access Brokers (IABs) and ransomware affiliatesKnowledge of security risks specific to healthcare, education, and financial sectorsBasic scripting or automation skills (Python, Regex, etc.) for hunting or parsing dataExperience writing threat hunting queries (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Sigma rules)Previous consulting or client-facing experience in intelligence reporting or briefings ₹8,00,000 - ₹10,00,000 a year Cyderes is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.
Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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