Threat Hunter / Dark Web Researcher

Company Description iZOOlogic protects leading enterprise and government organizations by delivering bespoke threat intelligence and incident response services. The company's capabilities span external attack surface management, cyber threat intelligence, digital risk protection, and third-party risk management, all focused on enforcing robust security policies. Through its dedicated global security laboratory, iZOOlogic operates specialized analysis platforms and maintains 24x7x365 incident response coverage. Clients benefit from seamless communication channels, real-time intelligence, and actionable reporting that support critical security decisions. The environment is fast-paced, mission-driven, and centered on proactive defense against evolving cyber threats.

Role Description We are looking for a highly motivated Threat Hunter / Dark Web Researcher to join our Cyber Threat Intelligence team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for proactively identifying cyber threats, monitoring dark web activities, tracking threat actors, and conducting intelligence-driven investigations to help protect organizations from emerging cyber risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor dark web forums, marketplaces, messaging platforms, and underground communities for threat intelligence.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), malicious campaigns, and emerging threats.
• Research cybercriminal groups, threat actors, malware campaigns, and attack techniques.
• Collect, analyze, and validate intelligence from open-source (OSINT), deep web, and dark web sources.
• Investigate data leaks, credential exposures, ransomware activities, and brand impersonation incidents.
• Generate actionable intelligence reports, alerts, and executive summaries.
• Correlate intelligence with security events and customer environments.
• Maintain threat intelligence databases and enrich collected indicators.
• Collaborate with SOC, Incident Response, Malware Analysis, and Security Research teams.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends.

Qualifications

-Minimum 2 years of experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, SOC, Security Research, or related cybersecurity roles.

-Good understanding of cyber threat landscapes, attack methodologies, and threat actor behaviors.

-Experience with OSINT investigations and intelligence gathering.

-Knowledge of dark web ecosystems, underground forums, and cybercrime trends.

-Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework, IOC analysis, and threat intelligence concepts.

-Understanding of malware, phishing campaigns, ransomware operations, and data breaches.

-Experience using threat intelligence platforms and investigative tools.

-Strong analytical and report-writing skills.

-Excellent communication and presentation abilities.