Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Primary Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Role

• Proactively monitor open source feeds and trusted sources for industry specific cyber threats and incidents.
• Conduct comprehensive research on commodity/opportunistic and targeted cyber threats.
• Analyze indicators, observables, and incidents submitted by members to create actionable intelligence analysis reports with mitigation recommendations.
• Utilize the analyst toolkit to conduct in-depth analysis and identify correlation of activity impacting the sector industry.
• Analyze and track malware
• Track malware trends
• Utilize OSINT tools and platforms to monitor for threats.
• Monitor Threat Intel mailbox.
• Help to maintain and update SOPs and training documents.
• Work closley with the GSOC and BISO teams to ensure client and brand security.

Knowledge, Abilities & Skills

Skills/Competencies

• Willingness to learn about the deep and dark web
• Experience with malware analysis
• Experience analyzing cyber-IOCs, APTs, MITRE ATT&CK TTPs, attack vectors, adversary TTPs, and cyber threat intelligence topics and translate these into actionable intelligence for our GSOC.
• Knowledge of the intelligence cycle/process.
• Ability to maintain and update SOPs and TTPs.
• Ability to apply creative and critical thinking when approaching issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, for briefings to varied audiences of technical, operational, and senior client staff.
• Ability to think quickly and react.

Experience, Qualifications, Certifications & Travel

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or other STEM education related.

Experience:

• Experience providing oral and written briefings to executive leadership.
• Experience tracking and producing threat intelligence on advanced persistent adversaries.
• Understanding of IT and Network fundamentals such as ISC2 Certified in Cyber Security, A+, Network+, CCNA Security, CISSP, CEH, or any vendor specific certificates.
• Desire to maintain certifications and continuous professional education.
• Technical background

Desired experience:

• Languagues (Arabic and French)
• OSINT experience or certification
• Malware Analysis experience

Travel: None