Threat Intel Analyst II

Job Summary:  

Reporting to the Director of Threat Intelligence, the Threat Intelligence Analyst II will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating threat intelligence to protect a client's assets and information.  You will work closely with other security teams to provide insights into the threat landscape, identify potential threats, and recommend mitigation strategies. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity threats, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. This is a Senior Analyst role requiring expertise in gathering and translating complex intelligence data into business impacts and actions. In this role, you may be leading a specific client engagement. 

Responsibilities/Tasks: 

• Identify and analyze both internal and external Cyber Threat Intel to determine threats while ascertaining the potential scope and impact to inform and defend our clients by defining possible mitigation and/or detection methods or strategies to lessen the impact. This includes reports from law enforcement, security researchers, industry leaders, and governmental agencies.
• Develop current and new reporting methods of intelligence analysis for peers and leadership teams to increase situational awareness and make intelligence actionable.
• Identify cyber threats, trends, and new developments in the cyber threat landscape by analyzing and synthesizing large quantities of complex threat information, distilling it to the most critical issues, and drawing accurate conclusions.
• Translate intelligence analysis into concise, actionable written or verbal communications to share with senior management, information security experts, and technical and non-technical users.
• Engages in strategic projects and capabilities to enhance existing cyber threat intelligence.  
• Collect and analyze data from various threat intelligence sources, including open-source, commercial, and proprietary feeds.
• Monitor, report, and recommend solutions to emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
• Conduct an in-depth analysis of threat actors, their motivations, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for different audiences, including executives, security teams, and clients.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance threat intelligence capabilities and share relevant information.
• Support incident response activities by providing timely and accurate threat intelligence.
• Contribute to developing and improving threat intelligence tools, processes, and methodologies.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies. 

Required Skills: 

• 5 years of experience in threat intelligence, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience developing and creating complex Human Intelligence reports along with technical recommendations.  
• Experience with programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating intelligence gathering/consolidation processes.
• Proficiency in Engineering and coding skills, focusing on scripting languages.
• Strong understanding of cyber threat intelligence concepts, frameworks, and methodologies (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model).
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms, SIEMs, and other security tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Experience with Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) analysis and nation-state actor tracking.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). 

Preferred Skills: 

• Proficiency in research, investigative, analysis, intelligence, and tradecraft skills, techniques, and frameworks.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal guidance, think strategically and demonstrate a high level of initiative.
• Capable team player with organizational experience that includes leading or playing a core role in independent projects.
• Skilled at time management, data management & organization, and public speaking/reporting.
• Native or expert capability in one or more foreign languages. 

Education/Certifications:  

• Master’s degree in a related field. 

Behaviors/Values: 

​​We have created a fantastic corporate culture – our values drive our behaviors. Here are the expectations:  

• ​Act with integrity and communicate honestly and openly.
• Passion for excellence and customer service.
• ​Must be a driven, self-motivated individual who is curious and eager to learn.
• ​You take full accountability for all your actions and the results.
• You respect others and demonstrate fair treatment to all​. 

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