Cybersecurity Threat Researcher (Position located in Arlington, Virginia)

The Cybersecurity Threat Researcher position at KnowBe4 involves working within the Threat Research Lab to deploy and configure various security products and solutions, including endpoint, email, web, and network protection. KnowBe4 is a global leader in Human Risk Management, trusted by over 70,000 organizations worldwide to secure their employees and AI agents.

Key responsibilities include analyzing trends and patterns in large datasets to establish threat trends across regions, industries, and business segment sizes. The role requires investigating phishing emails, conducting malware analysis, and understanding threat actor tools and techniques. Additionally, the researcher will assist various departments within KnowBe4 with threat intelligence and contribute to external-facing Threat Labs content.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience or a Master's degree with 1 year of experience. Proficiency in indicators of compromise (IOCs), reverse engineering, and threat campaign tracking is essential. Experience in malicious URL and phishing email analysis, familiarity with Python automation, and customer-facing environments are also required.

KnowBe4 offers company-wide bonuses based on monthly sales targets, employee referral bonuses, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, and certification completion bonuses. The work environment is modern, high-tech, and fun.

The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, emphasizing continuous learning and professional growth. Employees are encouraged to share knowledge and work closely with team members and external stakeholders, contributing to a strong security culture.