Threat Actor Negotiator

Key Role:

Supports day-to-day operations focused on communications with threat actors involved in ransomware or and other extortion matters. Engages with threat actors and negotiates for proof of ability to decrypt, proof of exfiltration of data, and reduction of monetary ransom demands. Works with leads and incident response analysts to collect and package data for due diligence review and approval prior to ransom payment facilitation. Collects, concatenates, and disseminates intelligence based off threat actor and threat group tactics, techniques, and procedures. Applies specific functional knowledge and working and general industry knowledge. Develops or contributes to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with some guidance, and reviews or guide activities of junior employees.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience performing ransomware negotiations, or in law enforcement with national and transnational criminal organizations, cyber-crime, hostage negotiations, or human intelligence
• Knowledge of various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, or Mac OSX
• Knowledge of cyber threats
• Ability to research and report on emerging trends
• Ability to use Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) tools
• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience with threat actor or law enforcement negotiations or Master's degree and 1+ years of experience with threat actor or law enforcement negotiations

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of crypto currency transactions, currency exchanges and wallet tracing
• Knowledge of network protocols and utilizing anonymity including non-attributable techniques
• Ability to work non-standard hours and work an on-call schedule
• Ability to proactively and dynamically drive the threat actor (TA) communications process
• Ability to work closely with the other teams to develop appropriate and timely communication strategy
• Ability to perform TA communications and negotiations using a variety of communications platforms such as Tor, email, Tox, or Jabber
• Ability to proactively develop actionable intelligence on TA groups including attribution and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) using industry leading tools and other critical resources
• Ability to maintain compliance with OFAC, OFSI, EU, and UN sanctions through rigorous due diligence review
• Possession of excellent problem-solving and client interaction skills
• Cybersecurity specialty certification such as SANS or IACIS

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