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HuntressSenior Phishing Tradecraft Researcher
Huntress is seeking a Senior Phishing Tradecraft Researcher to join its product research team in a 100% remote position based in the United States. Founded in…
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Huntress is seeking a Senior Phishing Tradecraft Researcher to join its product research team in a 100% remote position based in the United States. Founded in 2015 by former NSA cyber operators, Huntress delivers enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions to small and mid-sized businesses, protecting millions of endpoints and identities worldwide with in-house technology and a human-led 24/7 Security Operations Center. This role suits a technical professional with a passion for psychology,…
Job Description
Huntress is seeking a Senior Phishing Tradecraft Researcher to join its product research team in a 100% remote position based in the United States. Founded in 2015 by former NSA cyber operators, Huntress delivers enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions to small and mid-sized businesses, protecting millions of endpoints and identities worldwide with in-house technology and a human-led 24/7 Security Operations Center.
This role suits a technical professional with a passion for psychology, education, and social engineering who wants to build high-impact solutions against evolving cyber threats. Reporting to the Manager of Product Research, the selected candidate will design, build, and optimize simulated phishing attacks and educational content for the Security Awareness Training program. The position offers a base compensation range of $170,000 to $185,000 per year, plus bonus and equity.
Responsibilities
- Operate and scale the company's Security Awareness Training phishing program by designing realistic phishing scenarios and landing pages
- Develop accompanying coaching materials that teach learners social engineering indicators and defensive habits
- Write and expand a library of common attack indicators and update program content based on emerging tradecraft
- Build pixel-accurate simulated phishing emails and landing pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React
- Automate phishing content generation processes using AI-powered systems such as Claude Code
- Expand educational programming into new regions, languages, and formats under product management guidance
- Triage reported phishing attempts and security incidents to publish threat insights, trend analyses, and strategic outreach campaigns
Requirements
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
- Experience utilizing AI coding tools like Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor
- Hands-on background in building phishing simulation deliverables, analyzing results, and tracking attacks
- Experience in triaging reported phishing emails and security incidents while identifying trends
- Proven organizational, project management, and execution skills under tight deadlines
Qualifications
- Formal coursework, training, certifications, or direct experience in social engineering
- Experience innovating training content or designing eLearning solutions
- Background in producing marketing content across social media, YouTube, blogs, and reports
- Spanish language proficiency
Core Skills
Benefits
- Generous paid time off policy covering vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement plan featuring a 5% employer contribution regardless of employee contribution
- Life and disability insurance coverages
- Stock options for all full-time team members
- One-time $500 home office upgrade reimbursement
- Annual allowance designated for education and professional development assistance
- Monthly digital reimbursement of $75
- Access to the BetterUp platform for coaching and personal growth
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a 100% remote position within the United States.
What is the salary range for the Senior Phishing Tradecraft Researcher role?
The base compensation range is $170,000 to $185,000 per year, plus bonus and equity.
What are the core technical skills required for this job?
Candidates must be proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue, and have experience with AI coding tools such as Claude Code, Codex, or Cursor.
How do I request accommodations for the application process?
Inquiries regarding reasonable accommodations for the application, interview, or testing process can be sent to accommodations@huntresslabs.com.
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