Threat Intelligence Researcher | Senior

The world’s most advanced VPN, and a whole lot more.

If you’re a curious problem-solver who carves their own path, join the team behind Threat Protection Pro, the NordLynx protocol, and the fastest VPN on the planet—tools that put privacy, security, and control back in people’s hands.

Your impact? Helping millions take back control of their online security, privacy, and data.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as the principal subject‑matter expert for Threat Intelligence and assist in setting the team's research direction, e.g., various scams (fake shops, investment scams, romance scams), phishing, and other online threats;

• Translate research into new or improved protection vectors for the NordVPN Threat Protection product;

• Collaborate with Marketing and PR to provide data-driven context on cybersecurity trends;

• Share concise, evidence‑based insights on social channels about emerging threats, notable campaigns, and practical safety guidance;

• Contribute to scripting of short‑form video explainers; participate on camera when needed;

• Partner with Data Science and Engineering teams to improve ML-based Threat Intelligence, validate impact with clear metrics;

• Recommend and help to onboard new tools, data sources, and processes that increase Threat Intelligence efficiency and consistency;

• Mentor and coach junior researchers.

Core Requirements

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience in the Threat Intelligence field;

• Comfortable sharing insights publicly (e.g., social media, blogs, or talks);

• Deep understanding of the intelligence lifecycle: collection, enrichment, pivoting, and dissemination of threat indicators and behaviors;

• Ability to conduct research on protection improvements that results in a clear, argued, evidence‑based action plan (Data Science and Engineering Teams are involved if needed);

• Curiosity and passion for cybersecurity, with an active habit of staying current on industry trends.

Bonus Points

• Experience in collaborating with Data Scientists on model development (requirements, data curation, evaluation);

• Prior media experience (e.g., interviews or on‑camera appearances) on Threat Intelligence topics.

What We Offer

• Sharpen your edge: training, mentorship, and room to grow — always.

• Take the time you need: extra vacation days, sick days, and time off when life calls.

• Get premium healthcare: private health insurance in Lithuania and Poland — fully covered.

• Protect your peace: enjoy free subscriptions to Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic, and our own resilience and mindfulness trainings.

• Own your fitness: in-house gyms, sport cards, online workouts, and personal guidance — on us.

• Pack your bags for workation: experience our company-wide trip abroad to the fullest.

• Work from anywhere: work from wherever keeps you in the zone.

• Celebrate your milestones: birthdays, weddings, and new family members — all deserve a gift.

• Parent with ease: children’s summer camps and flexibility around the schedule — because parenting never pauses.

• Join the party: team building and company events people talk about for months.

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