Senior Threat Researcher

About Ping Identity: 

At Ping Identity, we believe in making digital experiences both secure and seamless for all users, without compromise. We call this digital freedom. And it's not just something we provide our customers. It's something that inspires our company. People don't come here to join a culture that's built on digital freedom. They come to cultivate it. 

Our intelligent, cloud identity platform lets people shop, work, bank, and interact wherever and however they want. Without friction. Without fear. 

While protecting digital identities is at the core of our technology, protecting individual identities is at the core of our culture. We champion every identity. One of our core values, Respect Individuality, reminds us to celebrate differences so you are empowered to bring your authentic self to work. 

We're headquartered in Denver, Colorado and we have offices and employees around the globe. We serve the largest, most demanding enterprises worldwide, including more than half of the Fortune 100. At Ping Identity, we're changing the way people and businesses think about cybersecurity, digital experiences, and identity and access management. 

As a Sr. Threat Researcher in Ping Identity's Tel Aviv office, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding our customers from evolving cyber threats. You'll leverage diverse data sources to identify, analyze, and contextualize threats, specifically focusing on cyber fraud and security. This position requires a proactive and analytical mind, with a passion for understanding adversarial tactics. You'll report to the Director of Threat Research and collaborate closely with product teams to translate your findings into actionable intelligence for our next-generation risk detection and management service.

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Responsibilities

 

• Drive the investigation and analysis of cyber threats, with a focus on fraud and security.

• Partner with product teams to integrate threat intelligence into our risk detection platform.

• Build and maintain a deep understanding of the current threat landscape, including Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).

• Leverage various data sources (e.g., Proofpoint, threat intelligence feeds, trust groups) to identify emerging threats.

• Research attack methodologies and develop detection strategies on a day-to-day basis.

• Communicate complex threat findings clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

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Minimum Qualifications

 

• B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• 4+ years of experience in product-oriented data analytics, feature engineering, data science, or research definition.

• Proven record in the cybersecurity or fraud fields, with familiarity with well-known attacks, TTPs, and IOCs.

• Deep understanding of web architecture and design concepts (REST API, OSI / 7 Layers model, TLS, microservices, client-side JavaScript, DNS, PKI).

• 4+ years of experience in web development using OOP languages.

• A "hacker's soul" – demonstrated experience in thinking like an adversary, breaking, and building.

• Self-driven and capable of operating independently with minimal guidance.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic group.

• Fluent in verbal and written English.

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Preferred Qualifications

 

• Familiarity with the identity space and protocols (OAuth2/OIDC, WebAuthn, Kerberos).

• Deep understanding of attacks and tactics such as New Account Fraud, Credential Stuffing, Account Take Over, Phishing, and MFA Fatigue.

• Experience with web and mobile automation frameworks like Selenium and Playwright.

• Knowledge of browser fingerprinting techniques and JavaScript APIs.

• Formal education in the cybersecurity field.

Life at Ping:

We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We’re growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that’s who we want to succeed with every day. 

Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special:

• A company culture that empowers you to do your best work.
• Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone.
• Regular company and team bonding events.
• Competitive benefits and perks.
• Global volunteering and community initiatives

Our Benefits: 

• Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule 
• Parental Leave
• Progressive Healthcare Options
• Retirement Programs
• Opportunity for Education Reimbursement 
• Commuter Offset (Specific locations) 

Ping is the collective sum of all our individual experiences, backgrounds and influences and we pride ourselves in growing and learning together. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone’s individuality is respected and everyone has an Identity. In recruiting for new colleagues, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring and encourage you to be your best self.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.