Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher at Check Point Software Technologies

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Threat Intelligence Analysis, Malware Analysis, Incident Response, Detection Engineering, Python, TTP Tracking, Technical Writing, Public Speaking, Data Exploration, Query Languages

Industry

Computer and Network Security

Description

Company Description Check Point Research (CPR) is looking for a Threat Researcher to join its Threat Intelligence Analysis (TIA) team. The team is responsible of discovering, analyzing and tracking advanced threat actors and campaigns, with a strong focus on high-end cybercrime and state-sponsored activities. You will join a team of motivated, independent & highly technical individuals and contribute the effort to protect Check Point customers and empower the Check Point brand. Job Description Identify, understand and monitor advanced campaigns using publicly available sources as well as internal telemetry. Analyze malware and other hacking tools utilized by threat actors in active campaigns and intrusions. Create technical research content for public and private intelligence reports. Help build protections and detections based on deep understanding of advanced threat actors’ Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTPs). Collaborate with other security teams to assist threat intelligence and research tasks. Qualifications Your Knowledge & Skills 5+ years of experience as a threat researcher, incident responder, malware analyst, detection engineer or other relevant roles. Practical experience in tracking state-sponsored or advanced financially motivated actors – including malware, infrastructure and TTPs. Profound knowledge and understanding of malware and common attacking techniques. Hands-on experience in automating and optimizing hunting and enrichment processes using code (preferably Python). Familiarity with query languages and data exploration tools. Ability to translate technical findings into actionable detection and prevention signatures. Experience in writing technical blog posts and technical analysis reports. Experience in public speaking and presentation of research in cyber security conferences . Fluent English. Referral Category: Golden Position CP Department: Products - R&D Office Location: Tel-Aviv Career site Category: R&D

Responsibilities

The role involves discovering, analyzing, and tracking advanced threat actors and campaigns using internal telemetry and public sources. The researcher will create technical intelligence reports and develop protections based on threat actor TTPs.