Collegeboard

Sr. Engineer, Platform Threat Intelligence

Remote - USA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$153k-$166kDetected 31 days ago

PythonData ScienceCybersecurityResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

In this role, you will translate adversary tactics and malware into actionable, measurable improvements that strengthen platform trust.
Intelligence-to-action translation: Convert intelligence and stakeholder questions into clearly defined analytic efforts and decision-ready outputs.
Detection and measurement: Identify and monitor meaningful behavioral patterns in security-relevant signals to improve detection quality and operational outcomes.

Work across engineering, data, and operational teams to integrate outputs into workflows and drive follow-through.
Clear documentation is expected to support defensible decisions and repeatable operations.
Maintain structured tracking of relevant threats and produce written assessments and briefings for technical and non-technical audiences.
Partner with engineering teams to translate findings into security requirements and hardening priorities.
Support operational stakeholders with analysis that informs investigations and related decision-making.
Operate as a cross-functional partner across engineering, data, and operational teams, maintaining strong working relationships.
Communicate clearly through written outputs and collaborative discussions to drive aligned action.
At College Board, we offer more than just a paycheck-we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive.

5-8 years of experience in threat intelligence, security engineering, security research, or a closely related field with demonstrated capability in Windows malware analysis.
Proficiency with Python and at least one additional language for automation or prototyping.
Experience performing technical analysis of adversary behaviors and tools using common industry techniques.
Strong fundamentals in operating systems, networking, and attacker tradecraft, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly.
Experience producing clear written intelligence products for technical and non-technical audiences.
An understanding of regional communication norms and online ecosystems relevant to threat research (e.g., local social platforms, forums, and media), with the ability to interpret nuance and context in reporting.

We aim to make our best offer upfront-rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data.

Ability to speak Mandarin and read/write Chinese (Traditional and/or Simplified) and Vietnamese language proficiency is a plus.
All roles at College Board require:
A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
Authorization to work in the United States for any employer
Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success.
About Our Process
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Preferred application deadline is Sunday, November 30th.
A Thoughtful Approach to Compensation
The hiring range for this role is $153,000 - $166,000
Check out our careers page for more.

We're a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation, grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market.

You'll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it's like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process.

Platform Threat Intelligence supports the security and trust of College Board systems by assessing relevant adversaries and translating that understanding into defensive outcomes.
We focus on adversary objectives and behaviors that matter to our platform and work with engineering and operational partners to strengthen resilience, detection, and decision-making.
The team produces high-confidence assessments of adversary behavior patterns and operational trends and communicates findings in ways that drive prioritized action.
We collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including data and engineering partners, to improve visibility, coverage, and reporting using security-relevant datasets.
About the Opportunity
You will partner with Data Science, engineering teams, and operational stakeholders to shape analytics, reporting, and detection enhancements informed by internal signals and investigative evidence.
Key aspects of the role include:

This listing is sourced directly from Collegeboard's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.