Staff Security Analyst, Threat Intelligence and Investigations

Robinhood • Full-time • Chicago, Illinois, United States • $168k - $198k / year • 3w ago

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

About the team + role

The Threat Intelligence team researches threat actors and uses our knowledge to help our partners prioritize the most likely real world threats and advise our leadership on the risks faced by the company. We hunt for attackers on our network and use what we learn to create permanent detection.

As a Staff Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will be the eyes and ears of the security organization, using OSINT and proprietary 3rd party sources to research the latest trends in attacker behavior and communicate about them to partner teams and senior leaders. You will also lead our collaborative hunting program, working with partner teams to proactively seek out potential existing attacker activity. This is a new program that needs your leadership to succeed.

The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

What you’ll do

Research and track advanced attackers targeting Robinhood and the broader FinTech industry, delivering actionable insights to inform both strategic and tactical decisions.
Present intelligence findings in regular briefings to senior leaders and CISOs.
Anticipate adversary behavior by modeling intelligence-driven scenarios for threat hunting, purple-team exercises, and tabletop simulations.
Lead a cross-team hunting group dedicated to uncovering undetected compromises.
Support the Incident Response team during investigations by providing timely, context-rich intelligence.
Build tools, automate processes, and leverage emerging technologies - such as AI - to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate with industry partners and external security and intelligence communities.

What you bring

B.A., B.S., or M.S. in a technical field, or equivalent experience
7+ years of work experience in cybersecurity threat intelligence, threat research, and/or related functions
Proficiency with SQL, Python scripting, and use of Python notebooks
Sound understanding of macOS and cloud technologies as well as the associated threat landscape and/or practical experience with threats related to blockchains and cryptocurrency.
Experience leading or participating in a cybersecurity hunting program.

What we offer

Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.