Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Job Summary:

The Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst (SCTIA) supports leadership and cybersecurity teams by gathering, analyzing, and reporting on tactical, operational, and strategic threat intelligence. The SCTIA applies advanced intelligence methodologies and tools to identify, assess, and communicate cyber threats relevant to Client's environment, business operations, and industry. This role also supports investigations, threat hunting, incident response, and other cybersecurity initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collect, process, analyze, and disseminate cyber threat intelligence at all levels (tactical, operational, strategic).
• Analyze indicators of compromise, malware, threat actor behavior, and vulnerabilities to develop actionable intelligence.
• Create intelligence reports tailored to technical, non-technical, and executive audiences.
• Provide real-time threat context and analysis to SOC, IR, hunt teams, and other cybersecurity stakeholders.
• Build an understanding of Client's operations and threat landscape to assess relevance and impact.
• Contribute to threat modeling, risk assessment, and predictive analytics.
• Support incident response and investigation efforts with intelligence insights.
• Maintain and refine CTI processes, procedures, and communication channels.
• Assist in mentoring junior analysts and collaborating with managed service providers.
• Participate in regular status updates, planning sessions, and leadership briefings.
• Use threat intelligence tools and data analytics platforms to detect malicious activities.
• Stay current with world events, geopolitical issues, and cyber developments that may influence threats.

Required Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in an intelligence role, with at least 3 years in cyber threat intelligence.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of the intelligence lifecycle and analysis tradecraft.
• Experience with malware analysis, threat actor TTPs, vulnerability assessment, and the cyber kill chain.
• Solid understanding of forensics, monitoring, and incident response best practices.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Strong writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Proficiency in using intelligence tools to analyze large datasets.
• Able to lift 25 lbs. and recognize color-coded events.

Preferred Skills:

• CISSP, SANS, or other cybersecurity certifications.
• Experience in manufacturing, brokerage services, supply chain, or other operational environments.
• Familiarity with geopolitical developments and their impact on cyber threats.
• Background in insider threat programs and investigations.
• Experience with sandboxing, reverse engineering outputs, and threat research.
• Exposure to behavioral analysis tools and methods.

Certifications:

Preferred: CISSP, GIAC (GCTI, GCFA, GREM), or similar cybersecurity certifications.

Certification: Certified Information Systems Security Professional , Global Information Assurance Certification