Senior Threat Researcher – AI, Autonomous Cybercrime

Flare

Senior Threat Researcher examining AI misuse in cybercrime for a cybersecurity SaaS firm. Engaging in proactive threat intelligence and producing original research.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI-enabled cybercrime, with a strong background in threat intelligence and original research. Capable of delivering insights and strategies to combat emerging threats while effectively collaborating with sales and marketing teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Threat Intelligence ExperienceOriginal Research PublicationCybercrime Data AnalysisPresentation SkillsExperience in Law Enforcement

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Hard Skills

Cybercrime Ecosystem KnowledgeStealer Logs AnalysisMalware AnalysisCommand and Control TechniquesCredential and Identity Threats

Soft Skills

Embraces FeedbackHandles AmbiguityValues Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Flare Cybercrime Intelligence Archive

Industry Keywords

AI Misuse TrackingThreat Actor AnalysisEmerging Threat IdentificationCustomer Advisory on AI ThreatsThought Leadership in Cybersecurity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Track the misuse of AI systems using Flare's decade-long archive of cybercrime intelligence
Serve as Flare's primary subject matter expert for customer RFIs and questions related to threat actor’s use of AI
Identify emerging threats early and rapidly develop briefings, research, and presentations on AI-enabled cybercrime
Partner with sales and customer-facing teams to advise customers on AI-related threats, risks, and defensive strategies
Deliver regular threat briefings on the evolving misuse of AI by cybercriminals
Produce original research on autonomous AI systems used in cybercrime
Present research at industry conferences and executive briefings
Work with marketing and sales to ensure research drives thought leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in law enforcement, intelligence or security roles
Experience working with cybercrime data and in fast moving research organizations
Hands-on technical depth in the cybercrime ecosystem: stealer logs, credential and identity threats, underground forums and markets, malware, command and control
Track record of original research and a public footprint: published work, conference presentations, media citations
Threat intelligence experience from a cybersecurity vendor, government cyber, or established independent research
Comfort with structured processes and ability to handle ambiguity in a startup environment
Values feedback and embraces radical candor and continuous improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Stock options
Insurance coverage
Flexible
Unlimited vacation
Fun company events (Flamping, curling, rock climbing)