Cyber Threat Analyst

We are a fast-growing Cybersecurity SaaS company
, dedicated to protecting millions of users worldwide. As part of our continued expansion, we are looking for a talented Cyber Threat Analyst to join our Threat and Intelligence Response Center (TIRC) team.

As a Cyber Threat Analyst, your primary mission will be to proactively fight cyber threats by improving and updating Hornetsecurity’s security solutions. Your work will have a direct impact on the security of our customers in Canada and around the world
.

We are looking for a candidate available 40 hours per week in a hybrid working model
.

• Analyze threat events generated by our security services and classify threats (spam, scam, phishing, spear phishing, malware)
• Investigate basic to advanced threat campaigns to identify and neutralize malicious elements (IPs, domains, etc.)
• Design, maintain, and continuously improve detection systems to proactively block sophisticated threats
• Leverage reporting tools and spam traps
  to understand and anticipate sender behavior, monitor detection
  performance, and trigger investigations when anomalies are identified
• Produce clear documentation and reporting on malicious activity and attacker techniques, and conduct in-depth investigations on dedicated topics (phishing, spambots, scams, etc.)

We are primarily looking for someone engaged and motivated by cybersecurity
, who is eager to grow in a stimulating environment.

• Experience in cybersecurity analysis
  , ideally within a SOC
• A strong desire to learn and continuously develop skills
• Solid threat analysis capabilities
• A logical and structured mindset (Boolean algebra)
• An interest in data analysis (experience with big data tools is a plus)
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

You will benefit from a 3 to 6-month onboarding and training phase
, allowing you to build expertise in cyber threats and our advanced detection tools
.

To succeed in this role, you are curious
, autonomous
, rigorous
, and show strong initiative
.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of regular expressions (POSIX Regex)
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux environments and related commands (bash, grep, etc.)
• Knowledge of HTML and the SMTP protocol
• Experience with SPF, DMARC, DKIM
  , and a SIEM / Click House
• Knowledge of the email security ecosystem

Fluency in written and spoken English

Room for innovation and autonomy within a fast-growing international company, along with personal and professional development opportunities

• Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies in an open and collaborative work environment
• Additional paid sick days and public holidays
  , plus remote work options and flexible working hours
• Group health insurance plan
• Be-Active bonus – we support your well-being by covering part of your fitness and sports club membership
• “Way to Work” goodies & Regular team events and global meetings
• Temporary employee exchange program
  – the opportunity to work from our offices around the world and
  discover new cultures (e.g. Malta, Madrid, Berlin, Washington D.C.)