Threat Intelligence Analyst, Threat Disruption
Investigates sophisticated threat actors and executes large-scale disruption operations involving platform abuse, account compromise, influence campaigns, and fraud. The role requires strong SQL, scripting, analytical, communication, and urgent incident-response skills.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Identify and counter sophisticated threat actors who are highly motivated to evade detection.
- Conduct first-principles investigations into platform manipulation, account compromises, influence operations, fraud, monetization abuse, scam networks, and other policy violations.
- Design and execute large-scale enforcement operations removing adversary-controlled accounts.
- Clearly and concisely communicate investigative findings and enforcement outcomes.
- Partner with operations, engineering, product, and policy teams.
- Rapidly and rigorously handle urgent incidents escalated by leadership.
Requirements
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to take initiative and drive work forward independently.
- Deep commitment to analytical rigor and operational excellence.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Maturity and discretion when handling sensitive information, with the ability to remain calm and effective during urgent incidents.
- Strong proficiency in SQL for querying large, complex datasets.
- Comfort operating in the command line, writing scripts, and leveraging AI tools to amplify impact and scale work.
- Flexibility to work across time zones, including weekends and holidays, as part of an on-call rotation.
- Strong respect for users’ freedom of speech and privacy.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience investigating platform manipulation, account compromise, influence operations, or fraud.
- Experience turning investigations into production changes and enforcement outcomes.
- Experience in a 24/7 on-call rotation, including owning urgent incidents and briefing leadership.
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary plus equity.
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance and other discounts and perks.
Skills
SQL, Command Line, Scripting, Artificial Intelligence, Threat Intelligence, Platform Manipulation, Account Compromise, Influence Operations, Fraud, Incident Response
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