Cyber Threat Intel Analyst

Wiz$160K — $220K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in security or threat research with proven analysis and reporting skills.
  • Ability to integrate various data sources for comprehensive threat insights.
  • Intermediate technical analysis skills including infrastructure and malware analysis.
  • Strong analytical judgment with experience in attribution and evidence-based assessments.
  • Proficient technical writing skills for quick and clear communication.

Responsibilities

  • Synthesize diverse data sources to create a comprehensive understanding of threats to cloud and AI.
  • Analyze attacks from state-sponsored and financially motivated threat actors in cloud environments.
  • Communicate novel findings and analyses to various audiences in different formats.
  • Utilize open and proprietary data to track advanced actors' infrastructure and malware.
  • Investigate and attribute cyber incidents to identify attackers and their motivations.

Benefits

  • Equity participation in the company.
  • Performance bonuses based on individual and company performance.
  • Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Cyber Threat Analyst

Minimum qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience in security or threat research, with a proven track record of producing detailed and novel analysis and reporting.
  • Ability to bring together multiple independent data sources to develop a comprehensive picture of a campaign.
  • Basic to intermediate technical analysis skills such as infrastructure analysis, malware analysis or cloud log analysis.
  • Excellent analytic judgement and familiarity with attribution and making complex, evidence based assessments.
  • Ability to write quickly and clearly about technical topics.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Familiarity working with large-scale telemetry, especially infrastructure hunting and pivoting through query languages and scripting.
  • Knowledge of the major cloud and identity providers (AWS, GCP, Azure), Kubernetes, and modern cloud-native architectures.
  • Experience writing finished intelligence reports for multiple audiences.
  • Track record of public communication of novel and newsworthy findings.

About the job:
Wiz is looking for a Cyber Threat Analyst to join the Threat Research team and spread the power of Wiz. In this role, you will track, analyze and report on the most advanced threats targeting cloud environments.

Responsibilities:
  • Synthesize data from a wide range of internal and external sources do help develop a comprehensive picture of the threats affecting cloud, AI and developers.
  • Analyze and track the state-backed and financially motivated attackers that target cloud ecosystems.
  • Communicate novel findings and in depth analyses of cyber threat activity to multiple audiences and in multiple formats.
  • Leverage open and closed data to track the infrastructure and malware used by advanced actors.
  • Investigate and attribute incidents, campaigns and actors to understand who is targeting customers and what motivates them.


Compensation + Benefits

Compensation for this full-time position includes base salary + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below.

US Base Pay Range

$160,000-$220,000 USD

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

About Wiz

Wiz is a cybersecurity company that provides cloud security solutions to protect enterprise assets. The company's platform provides visibility into cloud infrastructure, detects misconfigurations, and provides remediation recommendations. Wiz was founded in 2020 by a group of former Microsoft executives and cybersecurity experts. The company has raised over $100 million in funding and has partnerships with major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Learn more about Wiz
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2020
NASDAQ

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