Senior Cyber Threat Researcher (US-Remote)

iCOUNTER • Alexandria, VA

3d • $170,000 - $180,000 • Remote

About The Position

iCOUNTER is building the future of cybersecurity. Modern enterprises depend on thousands of third parties—yet nearly half of breaches involve them, making the extended enterprise a critical attack surface. iCOUNTER is the first Risk Intelligence company built to counter threats across your entire ecosystem. Our AI-native platform makes Risk Determinations at the point of intelligence collection, helping organizations understand what's real, relevant, and actionable. Founded by cybersecurity pioneers and backed by leading investors, iCOUNTER created a new category: Counter Threat Operations. The first wave focused on prevention. The second on detection and response. The third wave is Counter Threat Operations—and we're defining it.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Russian-language, both written and verbal, with experience translating and analyzing technical content
• Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity threats, adversary tactics, and threat actor profiles
• Strong research, collections, analytical, and reporting skills to assess threat data and create actionable intelligence
• Experience interacting with cyber-threat actors
• Experience with technical intelligence tools and methodologies
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams
• Completion of a Background Check is required for employment at iCOUNTER

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, or SQL for automation and data analysis
• Experience using threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), malware analysis tools, digital forensics tools, or threat hunting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and correlate intelligence from HUMINT, TECHINT, OSINT, and internal sources to produce actionable cyber threat intelligence.
• Translate and interpret technical content, threat actor communications, malware documentation, and operational discussions into accurate intelligence products.
• Research adversary tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs), malware, infrastructure, and campaigns to support threat detection and intelligence initiatives.
• Produce timely intelligence reports, threat assessments, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and executive summaries for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, Engineering, Product, Security Operations, and Customer Success teams to improve detection capabilities and support intelligence-driven product enhancements.
• Maintain awareness of evolving cyber threats, geopolitical developments, and threat actor activities relevant to the organization's customers and products.

Benefits

• Full Health, Dental, & Vision Coverage, with 100% employee premiums covered and 90% dependent premiums covered on base plans
• 401(k), HSA, & FSA Plans
• Flexible PTO
• Meaningful equity ownership
• Company Holidays & Paid Sick Days
• Monthly home-office stipend for internet, equipment, or other technology needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed