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Threat Research Analyst

Mandiant · Reston, VA

Compensation

$31–$41/hr
$31$41
Entry Level
RemoteInternshipThreat Intelligence
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What is Threat Intel?

You study hacker groups, track their methods, and report on what they'll do next.

This role is for you if you love research, reading, and writing reports.

📋About the Role

Research new malware families, analyze code to identify TTPs, and contribute to public threat research. Develop YARA and Sigma rules for detection engineering teams.

Malware AnalysisReverse EngineeringThreat HuntingYARA

Your roadmap to get this job

Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.

1
Foundation
4–6 wks
CompTIA Security+
Networking basics
Practice lab
2
Build Skills
4–8 wks
Hands-on labs
Build projects
Document learning
3
Get Hired
2–4 wks
Resume polish
Apply strategically
Interview prep

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