Head of Threat Research

Objectives & Responsibilities

• Establish team priorities for research and development of new victim intelligence collection and analysis capabilities to maximize coverage of impactful victim intelligence
• Lead, mentor, and grow the team of malware researchers and analysts
• Spearhead the development and deployment of next-generation malware emulators, trackers, and crawlers to collect infections telemetry.
• Drive research initiatives into complex C2 communication channels (e.g., P2P, direct IP, hybrid models) to maintain visibility over botnets.
• Own victim intelligence data quality and drive continuous improvement
• Partner with product, engineering, and data science teams to translate threat telemetry into scalable product capabilities.

Qualifications

• Broad subject matter expertise across malware infrastructure and C2 methodologies
• Experience developing detection rules and extracting IOCs from malware analysis
• Demonstrated experience in managing and leading high-performing technical teams in a research or security-focused environment.
• Demonstrated success in architecting complex technical workflows, such as malware analysis, telemetry collection, or large-scale data processing
• Strong communication and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems
• Proficient in standard scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go)

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or similar field, or commensurate experience.

Pay and benefits

The anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is 156,000.00 - 195,000.00 USD Annual for US-based employees. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, is based on a full-time work schedule, and is Bitsight's good faith estimate as of the date of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for participation in a bonus or commission plan and an equity grant. Bitsight also offers a competitive benefits package, including but not but limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave; flexible time off; a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities; life and disability insurance; and tuition reimbursement.

Culture. We put our people first. Bitsight offers best in class benefits. We devote the same energy to nurturing our company's inclusive culture as we apply to serving our customers' needs. Working at Bitsight will give you the opportunity to fulfill your professional goals and expand your skills.

Open-minded. If you got to this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description you just read. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in Bitsight's mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways.

This role uses AI-assisted transcription during the interview process. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.

Additional Information for United States of America Applicants

Bitsight is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Bitsight will not discharge, discipline or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant.

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

This position may be considered a promotional opportunity pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.