Security Researcher III (Phishing) - Europe

SpyCloud is on a mission to make the internet a safer place by disrupting the criminal underground. SpyCloud’s solutions thwart cyberattacks and protect more than 4 billion accounts worldwide. Cybersecurity is an exciting, evolving space, and being at the forefront of the fight to disrupt cybercrime makes SpyCloud a special place to work. If you’re driven to align your career with a fantastic mission, look no further!SpyCloud is looking for a self-driven Security Researcher to join our team and participate in our research initiatives that drive SpyCloud’s tailored intelligence collection. You will work closely with teams across the organization to build applications and processes that enable data collection at scale.*The person in this role will work remotely, but must be based in England, Scotland, Wales or Austria.What You'll DoData Collection: Locate, target and recapture data from Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) kits using a combination of human intelligence and platform sourcing. Data Analysis: Apply data science techniques to understand the quality of sourced data, in order to refine and improve the PhaaS data sourcing pipeline.Human Intelligence: Perform human intelligence techniques such as managing multiple alternate personas, actor engagements, and social engineering in support of data recapture efforts.Security Analysis: Participate in the drafting of research blogs and analytical products to support customers and business objectives.Security Research: Participate in security research including investigation of threat actors, PhaaS, and other critical research in support of SpyCloud’s priorities.Requirements3+ year(s) experience as a cybersecurity researcher, analyst, or similar cybersecurity related position.Working knowledge of modern PhaaS kits and techniques, inducing AiTM and Device Code phishing.Working knowledge of the criminal underground and how to access data traded through the deep and dark net.Experience with human intelligence techniques including elicitation, persona management, and direct threat actor engagement. Critical thinker that is comfortable supporting collaborative problem solving in a team environment.Excellent communication skills.Highly curious, empathetic, flexible and self-directed.Experience working in a remote work environment with team members all around the world.A passion for thwarting bad actors in the cyber criminal ecosystem.Nice to HaveExperience with a high-level programming language like Python, Rust, Go.Experience working with large enterprises in delivery of security analytics products.Experience in using data science to analyze datasets for the purposes of detecting fraud or cyberthreats.Experience with databases (relational or NoSQL).Experience automating data collection and analysis with a programming language.Experience working with industry peers and sharing information in a secure manner.Experience using AI/LLMs to perform data analysis tasks with large datasets.Experience scraping data from deep and dark web.SpyCloud is not sponsoring visas at this time.For applicants residing in California, please click here to read SpyCloud's CCPA Notice.For applicants residing in the UK, please click here to read SpyCloud's Employee Privacy Notice.U.S.-Based Benefits + Perks (for Full Time Employees):At SpyCloud, we are committed to working alongside individuals who are equally passionate about preventing cybercrime, regardless of their department or role. Guided by our core values in all business decisions, we prioritize unity in our mission and ensure all SpyCloud employees have the support and benefits they need to stay focused on our goals. In addition to our engaging workspace in South Austin, flexible and remote-friendly work options, and competitive salary package, we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes:401(k) with Employer ContributionHealth, Vision, and Dental InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) available with Employer ContributionEmployer Paid Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability InsuranceGenerous PTO Plan and 16 paid holidays per yearU.K.-Based Benefits + Perks (for Full Time Employees):Retirement Savings Plan with Employer ContributionEmployer Provided Private Health Insurance and Healthcare CashplanEmployer Paid Life Insurance and Income ReplacementGenerous Holiday Plan and 14 paid holidays per yearAbout SpyCloud:SpyCloud transforms recaptured darknet data to disrupt cybercrime. Its automated identity threat protection solutions leverage advanced analytics and AI to proactively prevent ransomware and account takeover, detect insider threats, safeguard employee and consumer identities, and accelerate cybercrime investigations. SpyCloud's data from breaches, malware-infected devices, and successful phishes also powers many popular dark web monitoring and identity theft protection offerings. Customers include seven of the Fortune 10, along with hundreds of global enterprises, mid-sized companies, and government agen