The ad says“Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or C/C++”
The ad says“Applying data science techniques to cybersecurity challenges”
The ad says“Familiarity with malware analysis, threat intelligence, digital forensics, or reverse engineering techniques”
The ad says“Familiarity with malware analysis, threat intelligence, digital forensics, or reverse engineering techniques”
The ad says“Understanding of operating systems, networking concepts, system internals, and security fundamentals”
The ad says“Understanding of operating systems, networking concepts, system internals, and security fundamentals”
The ad says“Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or C/C++”
The ad says“Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or C/C++”
The ad says“Knowledge of query languages and security tooling”
The ad says“Familiarity with malware analysis, threat intelligence, digital forensics, or reverse engineering techniques”
The ad says“Understanding of operating systems, networking concepts, system internals, and security fundamentals”
The ad says“Knowledge of query languages and security tooling”
The ad says“Understanding of operating systems, networking concepts, system internals, and security fundamentals”
The ad says“Familiarity with malware analysis, threat intelligence, digital forensics, or reverse engineering techniques”
You’ll investigate emerging threats, uncover insights from complex datasets, and help shape how we detect and respond to evolving attacker techniques
Conducting in-depth analysis of cyber threats, malware, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Proactively hunting for emerging threats and identifying new attack trends
Producing high-quality threat intelligence reports, blogs, and research publications
Developing data-driven methodologies to support threat hunting and intelligence production
Presenting research findings internally and externally, including at conferences and industry events
Developing and refining threat detections based on research outcomes
Using data visualisation and analytical techniques to support investigations and communicate findings effectively
Collaborating with security researchers, analysts, and product teams to strengthen Darktrace’s threat intelligence capabilities
Benefits
Active social and charity initiatives including our matched charitable giving scheme and employee recognition scheme
23 days paid holiday plus UK bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after two years’ service
Additional birthday day off
Salary Sacrifice pension scheme with 4% employer contribution and minimum 5% employee contribution
Optional BUPA private medical insurance for you and your immediate family
Life assurance with a benefit of 4x your annual basic salary
Employee Assistance Programme offering both on-line and telephone support and resources to you and your family
Cycle to work scheme
Preferred experience
At Darktrace, we’re looking for a curious and driven Threat Research Analyst to join our Malware Team
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong technical foundation and a passion for cyber threat research and data science
We’re looking for someone who enjoys investigating complex cyber threats, turning data into actionable intelligence, and sharing their findings with others. You’ll have a strong technical foundation, excellent analytical skills, and a genuine passion for understanding adversary behaviour and the evolving threat landscape
Familiarity with malware analysis, threat intelligence, digital forensics, or reverse engineering techniques
Strong understanding of modern cyber threats, malware trends, and attacker methodologies
Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or C/C++
A background in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
Understanding of operating systems, networking concepts, system internals, and security fundamentals
Experience analysing structured and unstructured datasets to generate meaningful insights
Applying data science techniques to cybersecurity challenges
Malware analysis and reverse engineering
Threat intelligence, detection engineering, or security analytics
Knowledge of query languages and security tooling
Research publications, blog writing, conference presentations, or open-source contributions
