Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Job purpose

• CLS is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join a global threat intelligence team. The role will be located in New York, NY or Metro Park, NJ. The position will report to the Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence and will involve technical research and intelligence analysis of threats relevant to our industry, business, and related technologies. The ideal candidate will be aware of industry trends and frameworks and how they could impact our business, including threat actor groups, their TTPs, intrusion activities, and geopolitical relevance. The candidate will also be able to develop automation projects in support of intelligence collection and processing of data.
• This position requires someone with an analytical mind, a quick learner, and the ability to create and deliver briefings, propose, and execute program initiative’s/improvements, and collaborate with a wide range of key stakeholders.

Job Description

• Collects, processes, and disseminates cyber threat intelligence from varying sources, including open-source reports, information sharing partners, and vendor reports to create actionable results for internal stakeholders
• Coordinate and produce operational and tactical intelligence products for business units, technical teams, and executive stakeholders
• Provide situational awareness on current threat landscape and maintain knowledge of adversary activities including TTPs to brief varying teams
• Assess emerging threats against our operational environment and work in partnership with our security teams for detection, mitigation, and remediation efforts
• Perform trend and correlation of cyber intelligence for recommendation-based countermeasures
• Support and engage in incident response investigations
• Perform basic network security analysis in support of intrusion detection operations, including the development and enrichment of indicators used to enhance network security posture
• Develop automation projects to support intelligence collection and processing
• Actively support external intelligence sharing engagements with other financial institutions and government partners

Experience

• 3 – 5+ years of direct cyber threat intelligence experience
• 3+ years of progressive experience in information security (cyber security) field, preferable in Security Operations or Incident Response roles
• Understanding of intelligence lifecycle and risk management
• Knowledge of fundamentals of threat actors’ TTP
• Understanding of IOC validation practices and sources
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework and mapping
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Individual contributor whilst also contributing to a small team
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated strong writing skills; ability to convey complex technical and non-technical concepts

Qualifications/Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity studies, Intelligence Studies, International Relations, Economics, Computer Science, or related discipline
• Security certification such as SANS GIAC (or equivalent) ideally GCTI or working towards certification (or equivalent)
• Experience with threat intelligence and SOC/CIRT interaction
• Splunk experience is highly preferred
• Python experience is highly preferred
• Experience with SIEM and other cyber security tools
• Experience with threat intelligence vendors
• Ability to work on-site at least twice a week in New York or Metropark and/or participate in local intelligence sharing groups
• Desired Skills
• Financial sector experience

• Expected full-time salary range between $ 60,000 - $90,000 + variable compensation + 401(k) match + benefits.
• Note: Disclosure as required by NY Pay Transparency Law of the expected salary compensation range for this role.