Cyber Security Analyst

Role & responsibilities

Position Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced and proactive Threat Intelligence & IR Lead to oversee our SOC threat intelligence and ensure the security of our organizations assets. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on threat intelligence, threat hunting, analysis & incident response. You will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating threats to protect the organization's infrastructure, data, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Threat Intelligence & Incident Response :
• Develop, implement, and manage the organizations threat intelligence strategy and program.
• Lead a team of threat SOC analysts and ensure timely identification of emerging threats.
• Threat Identification and Analysis:
• Monitor and analyze cyber threat data, including data banks , data lakes , API access controls , threat feeds, and intelligence platforms.
• Identify trends, techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) of threat actors and provide actionable insights.
• Collaboration and Reporting:
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., SOC, incident response, and risk management) to share threat intelligence insights.
• Prepare detailed threat reports and brief senior management on the organizations threat landscape.
• Threat Hunting and Mitigation:
• Conduct proactive threat-hunting activities to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the organization’s systems.
• Recommend and implement mitigation strategies to address identified threats.
• Tool and Technology Management:
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain tools and technologies to support the threat intelligence program.
• Automate threat detection processes and maintain integrations with security operations platforms.
• Industry Engagement:
• Participate in threat intelligence sharing forums and build relationships with external organizations to stay updated on evolving threats.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a threat intelligence or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of cyber threat landscapes, attack vectors, and defensive strategies.
• Hands-on experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), SIEMs, and other security tools.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and Cyber Kill Chain.
• Experience in analyzing threat data, including malware, indicators of compromise (IoCs), and vulnerabilities.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, GIAC, GCTI) are preferred.
• Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Key Competencies:
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous learning and staying ahead of emerging threats.
• This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical function within our cybersecurity operations and make a tangible impact on the organization's security posture. If you are passionate about staying ahead of cyber threats and have a proven track record in threat intelligence, we encourage you to apply.