Threat Intelligence Researcher | Senior

Job description

**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. - **Unlock Cyber City:** coffee bar, open gyms, kids’ room, music room, massage chairs — our Vilnius HQ is yours to enjoy. *Kindly refer to our* [*Privacy Notice for Recruitment Candidates*](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b2tV684_SYV1jQ4kuf91cnzrRBk3ef-5/view) *for comprehensive information regarding our data handling procedures throughout recruitment processes.* *We expect all candidates to provide accurate and complete information during the recruitment process. While limited use of AI tools to refine application materials is acceptable, candidates remain fully responsible for ensuring that their submissions reflect their own qualifications, skills, and experience. Any failure to do so may negatively affect participation in the recruitment process. If broader AI assistance is allowed for a particular role or stage, we’ll let you know in advance.* *By submitting your application, you acknowledge that it may be processed using automated tools for evaluation purposes. As part of our recruitment process, we may use an AI-based application review tool to help assess applications based on skills and experience relevant to the role. This technology is used to support - not replace - human decision-making, and every application is ultimately reviewed by a recruiter.* *If you would like more information about how AI is used in this process or wish to exercise your rights under applicable data privacy laws, please contact us at* [*privacy@nordaccount.com*](mailto:privacy@nordaccount.com)*. Should you prefer to opt out of the automated evaluation, please submit your application directly to* [*career@nordsec.com*](mailto:career@nordsec.com)*.*