Manager, Threat Research (Malware Triage)

Nimbus Data Systems is a cyber risk management leader transforming how companies manage exposure, performance, and risk for themselves and their third parties. Companies rely on Nimbus Data Systems to prioritize their cybersecurity investments, build greater trust within their ecosystem, and reduce their chances of financial loss. Built on over a decade of technological innovation, its integrated solutions deliver value across enterprise security performance, digital supply chains, cyber insurance, and data analysis. We invented the cyber ratings industry in 2011 Over 3000 customers trust Nimbus Data Systems Over 750 teammates are dispersed throughout Boston, Raleigh, New York, Lisbon, Singapore, and remote Nimbus Data Systems is a cyber risk management leader transforming how companies manage exposure, performance, and risk for themselves and their third parties. Companies rely on Nimbus Data Systems to prioritize their cybersecurity investments, build greater trust within their ecosystem, and reduce their chances of financial loss. Built on over a decade of technological innovation, its integrated solutions deliver value across enterprise security performance, digital supply chains, cyber insurance, and data analysis. We invented the cyber ratings industry in 2011 Over 3000 customers trust Nimbus Data Systems Over 750 teammates are dispersed throughout Boston, Raleigh, New York, Lisbon, Singapore, and remote The Manager of Threat Research will lead a high-impact team dedicated to expanding Nimbus Data Systems 's ability to detect compromised systems worldwide. This role involves driving innovation in our data collection strategies, specifically focusing on broad-scale opportunistic domain sinkholing, bot emulation, and other malware tracking techniques to develop one of the world’s largest victim intelligence capabilities. This role will own the domain and malware triage workflows in addition to setting priorities for targeted malware investigations. They additionally will serve as the primary champion and advocate for enhancing Nimbus Data Systems ’s suite of product features with an evolving set of victim intelligence capabilities and data. Objectives & Responsibilities Establish team priorities for research and development of new victim intelligence collection and analysis capabilities to maximize coverage of impactful victim intelligence Lead, mentor, and grow the team of malware researchers and analysts Spearhead the development and deployment of next-generation malware emulators, trackers, and crawlers to collect infections telemetry. Drive research initiatives into complex C2 communication channels (e.g., P2P, direct IP, hybrid models) to maintain visibility over botnets. Own victim intelligence data quality and drive continuous improvement Partner with product, engineering, and data science teams to translate threat telemetry into scalable product capabilities. Qualifications Broad subject matter expertise across malware infrastructure and C2 methodologies Experience developing detection rules and extracting IOCs from malware analysis Demonstrated experience in managing and leading high-performing technical teams in a research or security-focused environment. Demonstrated success in architecting complex technical workflows, such as malware analysis, telemetry collection, or large-scale data processing Strong communication and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems Proficient in standard scripting languages (e.g., Python, Go) Education B.S. in Computer Science or similar field, or commensurate experience. Additional Information for European Union Applicants: Nimbus Data Systems is committed to full pay transparency in accordance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive. The compensation elements outlined below represent a good faith estimate effective as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. The total rewards package for this position includes: Belonging & Inclusion . Nimbus Data Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of your gender identity, race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Culture. We put our people first. Nimbus Data Systems offers best in class benefits. We devote the same energy to nurturing our company's inclusive culture as we apply to serving our customers' needs. Working at Nimbus Data Systems will give you the opportunity to fulfill your professional goals and expand your skills. Open-minded. If you got to this point, we hope you’re feeling excited about the job description you just read. Even if you don’t feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We’re eager to meet people that believe in Nimbus Data Systems ’s mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways. Nimbus Data Systems also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held reli