Associate Threat Researcher

Panther

144d • $99,000 - $128,000

About The Position

As an Associate Threat Researcher, you’ll be part of Panther’s Threat Research team, helping build and improve the detections that power our security platform. You’ll work closely with experienced researchers to develop, test, and maintain detection content while expanding your skills in threat research and detection engineering. You’ll play a key role in contributing to Panther’s open source detection library, learning to replicate attack patterns in lab environments, and applying threat frameworks to real-world scenarios. You’ll collaborate closely with senior researchers and engineers to expand your technical expertise and deliver high-quality content that helps customers detect threats from day one.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in a security-related role such as SOC analyst, detection engineer, or incident responder.
• Experience applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework for threat intelligence analysis and threat modeling.
• Experience in operating, monitoring, and securing cloud infrastructure.
• Proficiency with detection and search languages such as SPL, KQL, or Python.
• Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a passion for continuous learning in the cybersecurity field.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and tuning of detection content for Panther’s security platform.
• Assist in configuring and testing lab environments to replicate common attack patterns.
• Proactively assess the threat landscape to deliver content for Panther’s security platform based on value, customer needs, and emerging threats.
• Use data to monitor and iterate on detection rules, cloud scanning policies, and dashboards to increase their efficacy over time.
• Contribute back to open source projects such as our Panther Analysis repo and Panther’s Sigma backend.
• Write documentation for detection content and strategy.

Benefits

• Equity
• Unlimited PTO policy, with a minimum requirement of 15 days off per year, observing major US holidays, as well as an end of the year break
• Latest tech equipment & budget for your customized tech needs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k program
• Remote-friendly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees