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Threat Intelligence Analyst, Threat Defense

Yesterday Flexible / Remote

About the Team

At DoorDash, we are building the industry's most scalable and reliable delivery network, securing the data and protecting the privacy of our consumers, merchants, and dashers. Our Threat Defense team, encompassing Threat Response, Threat Hunting, Threat Intelligence, and Detection Engineering, is crucial to this mission. We are a fast-paced, highly collaborative group committed to innovation, proactive defense, and understanding the evolving threat landscape. Our ultimate goal is to create a secure DoorDash environment through proactive threat preparation and rapid response, safeguarding our people, partners, customers, and technologies with unwavering vigilance.

About the Role

The Threat Intelligence Analyst will be a foundational member of the Threat Defense Team and integral component of the Cyber Defense | Security Organization. As a Threat Intelligence Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of DoorDash's defensive capabilities, responsible for identifying, analyzing, and disseminating critical threat information. You'll proactively monitor the external threat landscape, track emerging attack vectors, and assess the potential impact on DoorDash. This role involves deep dives into threat actor methodologies, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and campaigns, translating raw intelligence into actionable insights for our security teams.

You'll play a crucial role in enhancing our detection capabilities, informing our security posture, and ultimately safeguarding our ecosystem.

You will report into the Senior Manager, Threat Defense under the Director, Cyber Defense and Chief Information Security Officer.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will...

  • Develop and execute operational and tactical threat intelligence requirements, leveraging a combination of open source and proprietary intelligence.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of global security trends and the latest cyber threats in order to identify and assess threats to the company.
  • Prepare and deliver threat intelligence products to cross-functional partners and senior stakeholders.
  • Work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Solve complex problems and think critically.

We're excited about you because...

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  • 4+ years of experience in a dedicated threat intelligence role.
  • A strong understanding of cyber threat intelligence lifecycle and frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Kill Chain).
  • Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing threat data from various sources (OSINT, commercial feeds, dark web forums).
  • Experience with threat intelligence platforms and security information and event management (SIEM) systems. Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis and automation is a plus.
  • Ability to articulate complex technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis

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Compensation

The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee's work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.

In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.

DoorDash cares about you and your overall well-being. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular employees, which includes a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act). DoorDash also offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

To learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page here.

See below for paid time off details:

  • For salaried roles: flexible paid time off/vacation, plus 80 hours of paid sick time per year.
  • For hourly roles: vacation accrued at about 1 hour for every 25.97 hours worked (e.g. about 6.7 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 3.4 hours/month if working 20 hours/week), and paid sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked (e.g. about 5.8 hours/month if working 40 hours/week; about 2.9 hours/month if working 20 hours/week).

The national base pay range for this position within the United States, including Illinois and Colorado.

$130,600-$192,000 USD

About DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users-from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on "protected categories," we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce - people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.

Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote
Job ID: DoorDash-7094649
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-07-24T12:00:24

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • Short-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Mentor Program
    • Promote From Within
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Founder led
    • Asian founded/led