Vertical Threat Intelligence Analyst (m/f/n)

About the role

ESET Research is looking for a Vertical Threat Intelligence Analyst in Bratislava. The role analyzes cyber threats through the lens of specific industry sectors, turning technical intelligence on eCrime and APT activity into sector-relevant risk narratives and executive guidance. It is a full-time position, hybrid, with the primary location in Bratislava.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze cyber threats, attacker behavior, campaigns and trends as they affect specific sectors, and identify, track and document APT and eCrime actors active in those sectors.
• Assess vulnerabilities, technologies and architectures common in the sector and their exposure to current threats.
• Monitor OSINT sources such as security research, vulnerability disclosures, publications from sector organizations, governments and regulators, and industry and geopolitical trends.
• Collaborate with internal threat intelligence teams and strategic/geopolitical analysts to integrate technical findings and broader context into sector assessments.
• Produce regular industry-focused intelligence reports combining OSINT with proprietary intelligence from ESET telemetry and internal research, highlighting sector trends and their operational and business impact.
• Act as a subject-matter expert for sales, customer success and marketing, support the positioning of threat intelligence offerings, and deliver briefings to existing and prospective customers.
• Represent the company at industry cybersecurity conferences and events.

Required profile

• Strong background in cybersecurity, threat intelligence or cybersecurity operations, able to analyze threats beyond purely technical indicators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English, with the ability to explain complex threat intelligence to non-technical and executive audiences.
• Experience producing concise, actionable reports and working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Desirable: prior experience in a specific industry sector, understanding of regulatory frameworks such as NIST, NIS2 and ISO 27001, and experience presenting at conferences or giving customer briefings.

What we offer

• Basic wage from 4,000 EUR per month (gross) in Bratislava, with possible increase depending on skills and experience.
• Performance bonus up to 15% of base salary, paid twice a year.
• Healthcare, multisport and travel cards, supplementary pension saving, sick days, family allowances and parental contribution.
• Office refreshments, activity room, loyalty perks and discounts from external providers.