Hybrid Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher

at Nord Security

• Job title: Senior Threat Intelligence Researcher
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: PLN 17,400 - PLN 25,100 per month
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Warsaw, Poland

About the role

• Join NordVPN as a Principal Threat Intelligence Researcher shaping Threat Protection capabilities. Lead research excellence for online security, working alongside expert teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal subject‑matter expert for Threat Intelligence and assist in setting the team's research direction, f.ex. various scams (fake shops, investment scams, romance scams...), phishing and other online threats;
• Translate research into new or improved protection vectors for the NordVPN Threat Protection product;
• Collaborate with Marketing and PR to provide data-driven context on cybersecurity trends;
• Share concise, evidence‑based insights on social channels about emerging threats, notable campaigns, and practical safety guidance;
• Contribute to scripting of short‑form video explainers; participate on camera when needed;
• Partner with Data Science and Engineering teams to improve ML-based Threat Intelligence, validate impact with clear metrics;
• Recommend and help to onboard new tools, data sources, and processes that increase Threat Intelligence efficiency and consistency;
• Mentor and coach junior researchers.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands‑on experience in the Threat Intelligence field;• Comfortable sharing insights publicly (e.g., social media, blogs, or talks);• Deep understanding of the intelligence lifecycle: collection, enrichment, pivoting, and dissemination of threat indicators and behaviors;• Ability to conduct research on protection improvements that results in a clear, argued, evidence‑based action plan (Data Science and Engineering Teams are involved if needed);• Curiosity and passion for cybersecurity, with an active habit of staying current on industry trends;• Experience in collaborating with Data Scientists on model development (requirements,, data curation, evaluation);• Prior media experience (e.g., interviews or on‑camera appearances) on Threat Intelligence topics.

Benefits

• Access to Nord Security products. We build solutions used by millions of users worldwide, and you’ll get to experience our products firsthand;• Professional growth. Internal and external events, online training, conferences, books - everything you need to reach full potential;• Health benefits. Private health insurance, online and on-site workouts, consultations to feel and be your best;• Mental wellbeing. Access to mental health tools like Calm, Headspace, and Mindletic. Options for therapy to keep your emotional wellbeing in check;• Team spirit. Team buildings and parties with games, shows, tastings, food coupons, gifts, and it’s on us;• More free time. Stay with us and additional vacation days will be added to your calendar;• Additional paid leave. Additional days are covered by us in cases of illness or special occasions;• Flexibility. Flexible working time arrangement.