What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Threat Investigator position at ThreatLocker?
Help uncover, analyze, and explain the threats shaping today's cybersecurity landscape.
ThreatLocker is seeking a Cyber Threat Investigator to research emerging threats, analyze attacker behavior, investigate vulnerabilities, and transform technical findings into actionable intelligence.
This role sits at the intersection of cybersecurity research, threat intelligence, and technical communication. You'll work closely with engineering, security, and leadership teams to investigate real-world threats and help organizations stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape.
This is a full-time, in-office position based in Orlando, FL. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role.
Why Join ThreatLocker?
- Competitive compensation
- Stock option opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Career growth opportunities
- Employee incentive programs and giveaways
- Work alongside world-class engineers and cybersecurity experts
- Help shape the public voice of one of cybersecurity's most innovative Zero Trust platforms
What You'll Do
Threat Research & Analysis
- Monitor, analyze, and report on emerging cyber threats and attacker behavior
- Investigate vulnerabilities, malware campaigns, ransomware activity, and exploit chains
- Research threat actors, intrusion patterns, and security gaps
- Identify and analyze indicators of compromise (IOCs), tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
- Collaborate with engineering, SOC, and security teams to validate findings and support investigations
Technical Writing & Content Development
- Develop threat reports, advisories, whitepapers, briefs, and research content
- Transform technical findings into clear, actionable insights
- Create content that resonates with cybersecurity professionals, executives, and IT leaders
- Develop visuals, diagrams, and technical explanations that support research findings
Thought Leadership
- Support cybersecurity research initiatives and industry discussions
- Contribute to educational content that helps organizations better understand cyber threats
- Help position ThreatLocker as a trusted voice within the cybersecurity community
What We're Looking For
- 5 years of experience in threat intelligence, cybersecurity research, malware analysis, SOC operations, incident response, or security engineering
- Strong understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
- Experience with threat hunting, malware analysis, incident response, or vulnerability research
- Familiarity with SIEMs, EDR platforms, packet analysis, sandboxes, and OSINT tools
- Ability to investigate incidents and interpret technical artifacts
- Experience writing technical reports, threat advisories, or cybersecurity research
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for cybersecurity, research, and continuous learning
About ThreatLocker
ThreatLocker® is a leader in Zero Trust cybersecurity, delivering enterprise-grade protection across users, devices, and applications. Our platform helps organizations stop exploits before they happen and move from reactive defense to proactive prevention.
Join us and help turn intelligence into impact.