Principal Threat Researcher

As the Principal Threat Researcher at Panther, you will be responsible for developing and expanding the company's threat detection content to ensure the generation of strong and reliable signals for customers. Acting as a "player-coach," you will mentor and lead the Threat Research function while staying up-to-date on relevant trends. Your role will involve delivering high-quality detection content, collaborating with product and engineering teams to improve threat detection capabilities, and contributing to open-source projects. With a focus on proactive assessment and research, you will enhance Panther's threat detection and response capabilities.

• Proactively assess the threat landscape and research trends to deliver detection content most relevant for customers.
• Prioritize detection rule coverage for Panther's SIEM platform based on value, customer need, and emerging trends.
• Use data to develop and release efficient and high-quality detection rules, policies, and packs for identifying threats and risks.
• Configure and build lab environments for testing prior to production release.
• Contribute back to open source projects such as Sigma or Panther Analysis repo.
• Track and report on breadth and depth of detection coverage across compliance standards (PCI, SOC2, etc.), industry frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, CIS benchmarks, etc.), and threat detection use cases.
• Lead and participate in discussions with company leaders to enhance Panther's threat detection and response capabilities.

• 5+ years of experience in prior threat research, threat intelligence, or incident response roles
• Experience in applying threat research or threat intelligence to a commercial product (as a vendor, or as an enterprise customer at scale)
• Experience in operating, monitoring, and securing cloud infrastructure
• Proficient with Python and SQL
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and engage with senior executives
• Experience managing complex projects, particularly projects requiring support and partnership outside your immediate team

• Cash compensation range: 190,000 - 230,000 USD Annually
• 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
• Opportunities to attend industry conferences (remote or in-person, and in conjunction with our in-person health and safety policy)
• Annual company off-sites in awesome locations (in conjunction with our in-person health and safety policy)