Sardine · 7 hours ago
Threat Intelligence Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSardine is a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance, utilizing advanced technologies to combat fraud. The Threat Intelligence Lead will own and manage the threat intelligence lifecycle, proactively hunting for cyber and fraud threats to enhance Sardine's anti-fraud products and internal security.
CryptocurrencyFinTechFraud DetectionSoftware
Responsibilities
Identify and monitor external threat groups targeting Sardine and our merchants for ATO or Payment Fraud
Investigate tools used by Fraudsters and cyber criminals for bot and payment fraud from the Dark Web and OSINT communities
Threat Intelligence Ownership: Own and manage the entire threat intelligence lifecycle, including planning, collection, processing, analysis, production, and dissemination of intelligence on cybercrime and financial fraud threats
Actionable Reporting: Develop clear, concise, and timely intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts tailored to various internal audiences, including product engineering, data science, and executive leadership
Tooling & Automation: Evaluate, implement, and maintain threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), OSINT tools, and automation scripts to improve the efficiency and coverage of our intelligence gathering
Collaboration: Work closely with the Security Engineering, Data Science, Operations, and Compliance teams to ensure threat intelligence directly informs the development of new fraud detection models, product features, and actionable intelligence for Sardine customers
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in a dedicated Threat Intelligence, Cyber Security, or Cyberfraud
A proven ability to identify and collect new fraud and cyber techniques, technologies, and systems that attackers are using
Demonstrable expertise in intelligence analysis methodologies (e.g., Advanced OSINT, Diamond Model, Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, etc.)
Deep understanding of the threat landscape, including a high degree of comfort operating on the Darkweb, and have insider knowledge as either a Black/Grey Hat or an in-depth understanding of how these organizations communicate, operate, and hide
High proficiency in utilizing OSINT and commercial threat intelligence sources to gather data and actionable threats
Experience in coding or scripting (e.g., Python, SQL) to automate data collection and analysis tasks, or to assist with using these new threat technologies to red team against sardine systems to help identify new ways to detect them
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security and fraud concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits
Generous compensation in cash and equity
Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested
Work from anywhere: Remote-first Culture
Flexible paid time off and Year-end break
Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents - US and Canada specific
4% matching in 401k / RRSP - US and Canada specific
MacBook Pro delivered to your door
One-time stipend to set up a home office — desk, chair, screen, etc.
Monthly meal stipend
Monthly social meet-up stipend
Annual health and wellness stipend
Annual Learning stipend
Company
Sardine
Sardine is a fraud prevention and compliance software company for the digital economy.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$145.6MKey Investors
Activant CapitalAndreessen HorowitzFIS Impact Ventures
2025-02-11Series C· $70M
2022-09-20Series B· $51.5M
2022-08-10Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Alex Kushnir
Head of Commercial Development
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