Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Threat Data Infrastructure Engineer

at Recordedfuture

🏢 About Recordedfuture

Recorded Future is the world's largest and most advanced intelligence company, with over 1,000 intelligence professionals serving 1,900+ clients globally. Their Insikt Group is widely regarded for its proprietary threat intelligence collection, making this a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cybersecurity intelligence with real-world impact.

About This Role

As a Senior Threat Data Infrastructure Engineer, you'll manage custom infrastructure that collects proprietary threat intelligence for Recorded Future's platform. You'll enable intelligence analysts by building technical workflows and infrastructure that increase efficiency, directly supporting the world's leading threat intelligence operations.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves monitoring and maintaining custom infrastructure that collects proprietary threat intelligence, developing scripts in Go or Python to automate workflows, collaborating with intelligence analysts to understand their needs, and providing performance metrics to leadership. You'll balance maintaining existing systems with contributing to new projects that enhance the platform's intelligence capabilities.

🚀 Application Tools

Generate Cover Letter

AI-powered, tailored for Recordedfuture

Interview Prep

Practice questions for this role

🎯 Who Recordedfuture Is Looking For

  • 5+ years in systems/network administration with hands-on experience provisioning server and network infrastructure in both Windows and Linux environments
  • Proficient in scripting languages like Go or Python, with demonstrated ability to maintain and contribute to infrastructure projects
  • Deep understanding of network protocols and architecture, combined with disciplined time management and attention to performance monitoring
  • Self-motivated problem-solver who is curious, creative, and humble - able to work independently in a remote UK setting

📝 Tips for Applying to Recordedfuture

1

Highlight specific examples of managing custom infrastructure for intelligence or security data collection, not just generic system administration

2

Demonstrate your understanding of how infrastructure enables analyst workflows - mention specific tools or processes you've implemented to increase efficiency

3

Include metrics or KPIs you've provided to leadership in previous roles, showing your ability to deliver performance monitoring

4

Emphasize experience with both Windows AND Linux systems administration, as this is explicitly mentioned in requirements

5

Showcase projects where you've worked with network protocols and architecture in security/threat intelligence contexts

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience with custom infrastructure for threat intelligence or security data collection', "Specific examples of how you've enabled analyst teams through technical infrastructure and workflows", 'Your approach to performance monitoring and documentation in infrastructure roles', "Why you're drawn to Recorded Future's mission of being the world's most advanced intelligence company"]

Generate Cover Letter →

🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Recorded Future's Insikt Group research reports and threat intelligence products
  • → The company's intelligence platform and how it's used by their 1,900+ clients
  • → Recent news about Recorded Future's growth and position in the threat intelligence market
  • → The specific types of proprietary threat intelligence mentioned in their public materials

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a custom infrastructure project you managed for security/threat intelligence data collection
2 How have you used Go or Python to automate infrastructure tasks in previous roles?
3 Describe your experience providing performance metrics to senior leadership and how you determined what to measure
4 What network architecture considerations are most important when building infrastructure for threat intelligence collection?
5 How do you balance maintaining existing systems with developing new projects in a fast-paced intelligence environment?
Practice Interview Questions →

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on generic system administration without connecting it to threat intelligence or security contexts
  • Not demonstrating experience with BOTH Windows and Linux operating systems as specified
  • Applying with a generic resume/cover letter that doesn't address how infrastructure enables analyst workflows

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

✓

Offer

Congratulations!

Ready to Apply?

Good luck with your application to Recordedfuture!

← Back to Job Listing Apply Now →