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Threat Researcher


Company : Aptita


Location : Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh


Created : 2026-01-30


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Title: Threat ResearcherExperience: 5 yearsLocation: RemoteShift: Morning or Afternoon shift*Experience of writing minimum of 20+ EDR detection rules is must* About the Role:We are looking for an experienced Threat Researcher to join our cyber security team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Cyber Threat Research, Detection Engineering, and EDR rule writing. You will be responsible for identifying emerging threats, analyzing malicious activity, writing high-quality detection rules, and contributing to proactive threat-hunting initiatives.Responsibilities:Threat Research & DetectionResearch emerging cyber threats, malware families, crime ware tools, and extortion groups.Analyze threat actor techniques, behaviors, and campaigns using MITRE ATT&CK framework.Develop high-quality EDR detection rules based on observed threat behaviors.Create threat profiles and provide intelligence-driven recommendations.Malware & Traffic AnalysisPerform basic to intermediate malware analysis in sandbox or VM environments.Analyze network traffic (PCAPs) to identify malicious patterns, C2 activity, or indicators of compromise (IOCs).Write YARA rules for malware identification (good to have).Threat HuntingConduct proactive threat hunts across endpoints based on TTPs and intelligence.Identify gaps in current detection logic and recommend improvements.Content & DocumentationWrite clear and technical blogs, threat advisories, and analysis reports.Document detection logic, hypotheses, and threat-hunting methodologies.Cross-Team CollaborationWork closely with security engineers, SOC teams, and incident responders.Share intelligence insights and support detection tuning.Act as a proactive team player contributing to overall security posture.Required Skills & Experience:Must Have5+ years of Threat Research / Detection Engineering experience,OR experience writing 50+ EDR detection rules (mandatory benchmark).Strong knowledge of:Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) rule writingThreat hunting methodologiesCrime ware, ransom ware, and extortion threatsMITRE ATT&CK frameworkMalware behavior analysis (static/dynamic)Network traffic analysis (PCAP, Wire shark)Notice period: AnyEmail to: jobs@/poniswarya.m@