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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Threat Intelligence Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the cyber threat landscape and will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential threats to our organization. This role requires a proactive approach to threat detection and response, leveraging advanced analytical techniques and tools to protect our digital assets. The Threat Intelligence Analyst will work closely with other cybersecurity professionals, IT teams, and external partners to ensure comprehensive threat coverage and timely response to incidents. Key responsibilities include monitoring threat intelligence feeds, conducting threat assessments, and developing actionable intelligence reports. The successful candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders. This is a critical role that requires a high level of attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to staying current with the latest threat intelligence trends and technologies. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have a proven track record in threat intelligence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Monitor and analyze threat intelligence feeds and reports.
- Conduct threat assessments and identify potential risks.
- Develop and maintain threat intelligence databases.
- Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to mitigate threats.
- Create actionable intelligence reports for stakeholders.
- Stay current with the latest threat intelligence trends and technologies.
- Perform incident response and forensic analysis.
- Develop and implement threat detection and response strategies.
- Provide training and guidance to junior analysts.
- Participate in threat intelligence sharing communities.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Analyze malware and other malicious code.
- Develop and maintain threat intelligence tools and scripts.
- Coordinate with external partners and law enforcement agencies.
- Prepare and present threat intelligence briefings.
- Support the development of cybersecurity policies and procedures.
- Conduct research on emerging threats and attack vectors.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls.
- Assist in the development of threat intelligence metrics and KPIs.
- Provide recommendations for improving threat detection and response capabilities.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in threat intelligence or related cybersecurity role.
- Strong understanding of the cyber threat landscape.
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms and tools.
- Proficiency in malware analysis and reverse engineering.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience with incident response and forensic analysis.
- Knowledge of network security and intrusion detection systems.
- Familiarity with threat intelligence sharing communities.
- Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
- Experience with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, GIAC) are a plus.
- Experience with cloud security and threat intelligence.
- Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with threat intelligence platforms?
- How do you stay current with the latest threat intelligence trends?
- Can you provide an example of a threat you identified and mitigated?
- What tools and techniques do you use for malware analysis?
- How do you prioritize and manage multiple threat intelligence tasks?
- Can you describe your experience with incident response and forensic analysis?
- How do you communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders?
- What is your approach to developing actionable intelligence reports?
- Can you describe a time when you collaborated with external partners on a threat intelligence project?
- How do you ensure the accuracy and reliability of your threat intelligence data?
- What scripting or programming languages are you proficient in?
- How do you handle sensitive and confidential information?
- Can you describe your experience with vulnerability assessments and penetration testing?
- What certifications do you hold that are relevant to this role?
- How do you evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls?
- Can you describe a challenging threat intelligence project you worked on?
- What is your approach to threat detection and response?
- How do you provide training and guidance to junior analysts?
- Can you describe your experience with cloud security and threat intelligence?
- What recommendations would you make to improve our threat detection and response capabilities?
