Threat Intelligence Analyst (Remote)

Our employer is a Cybersecurity organization seeking a skilled and experienced Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their dynamic Cyber Incident Remediation and Restoration (CIRRT) team. 

The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential cyber threats that may pose risks to our clients. As a Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance our cybersecurity posture and ensure the protection of our critical assets.

Travelling might be required, about 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

Threat Intelligence Gathering:

• Collect and analyze threat intelligence from various sources, including open-source intelligence, dark web forums, and industry reports.
  Leverage expertise in dark web analysis to extract actionable intelligence for preemptive threat mitigation.

Analysis and Triage:

• Analyze collected data to identify patterns, trends, and potential threats to the organization.
• Triage and prioritize threats based on their severity, potential impact, and relevance to our systems.

Reporting:

• Prepare and deliver comprehensive threat intelligence reports to relevant stakeholders, including technical teams, management, and executives.
• Communicate complex technical information, including insights from dark web sources, in a clear and actionable manner.

Incident Response Collaboration:

• Work closely with incident response teams to provide intelligence support during active security incidents.
• Contribute to the development of incident response strategies and play an active role in the resolution process.

Continuous Monitoring:

• Maintain continuous awareness of the evolving threat landscape and adjust threat intelligence strategies accordingly.
• Implement proactive measures to prevent potential threats before they impact the organization.

Collaboration and Information Sharing:

• Collaborate with internal and external partners, sharing threat intelligence insights, including dark web findings, to enhance collective cybersecurity defenses.
• Engage with the broader cybersecurity community to stay informed about emerging threats and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in threat intelligence analysis.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, attack vectors, and common vulnerabilities.
• Proficient in using threat intelligence platforms, open-source tools, and industry-standard analysis techniques.
• Experience and knowledge of the dark web, with the ability to extract relevant intelligence for proactive threat mitigation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications such as Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) or equivalent are a plus.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance standards related to cybersecurity.