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Lead Cybersecurity Analyst - Threat Intelligence
Posted 19 days ago
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The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the current threat landscape, attack vectors, malware analysis, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). You will lead the threat intelligence team, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate closely with internal security teams, IT infrastructure, and external partners. Your responsibilities include developing and refining threat hunting methodologies, creating detailed threat reports, and presenting complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of security tools and processes, ensuring the organization remains resilient against evolving cyber threats. This role requires exceptional analytical prowess, strategic thinking, and the ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure, remote environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the collection, analysis, and dissemination of cyber threat intelligence.
- Identify and track emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and threat actors targeting the organization.
- Develop and maintain threat intelligence feeds and detection rules.
- Conduct advanced threat hunting exercises to uncover sophisticated threats.
- Analyze malware and forensic data to understand attack methodologies.
- Develop actionable intelligence reports and executive summaries for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with incident response teams to support investigations and remediation efforts.
- Mentor and guide junior cybersecurity analysts in threat analysis techniques.
- Contribute to the strategic development of the organization's cybersecurity posture.
- Evaluate and recommend new threat intelligence tools and technologies.
- Build and maintain relationships with external intelligence sharing communities and vendors.
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and defensive measures.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on threat intelligence, analysis, or incident response.
- Deep knowledge of various attack vectors, malware families, and TTPs.
- Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), SIEM tools, and security analytics tools.
- Experience with malware analysis, reverse engineering, and digital forensics is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and cloud security.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly.
- Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to mentor a team.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, OSCP are a strong asset.
- Ability to work independently and manage complex projects in a remote setting.
Lead Cybersecurity Analyst - Threat Intelligence
Posted 19 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive threat intelligence strategy, identifying and prioritizing key threats relevant to our industry and infrastructure.
- Lead a team of threat intelligence analysts, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
- Conduct advanced threat research, analyzing malware, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Develop and maintain threat models, attack surfaces, and risk assessments.
- Integrate threat intelligence feeds and data sources into security tools and SIEM platforms.
- Develop and refine proactive threat hunting capabilities.
- Collaborate closely with incident response teams to provide timely and actionable intelligence during security events.
- Create detailed threat reports and executive summaries for stakeholders, including senior management.
- Automate intelligence gathering and analysis processes using scripting and programming languages.
- Stay current with geopolitical events, emerging threats, and cybersecurity trends.
- Contribute to the development of security policies and best practices.
- Mentor and train junior security personnel on threat intelligence principles.
- Foster strong relationships with external intelligence communities and law enforcement agencies.
- Manage and evaluate third-party threat intelligence providers.
- Champion a security-first culture throughout the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, CEH) are highly desirable.
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years specifically in threat intelligence or advanced persistent threat (APT) analysis.
- Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring a technical team.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and data analysis.
- Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), EDR solutions, and threat intelligence platforms (TIPs).
- Deep understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors.
- Experience with malware analysis (static and dynamic).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- Familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK is essential.
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
This position is a remote-first opportunity, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home office. You will be part of a globally distributed team, contributing to the security of our organization without geographical constraints. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive remote work environment. The position is based in Meru, Meru, KE , but requires a fully remote setup.
Lead Cybersecurity Analyst - Threat Intelligence
Posted 18 days ago
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Lead Cybersecurity Analyst, Threat Intelligence
Posted 18 days ago
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- Overseeing the collection, processing, and analysis of global threat intelligence data from diverse sources (e.g., OSINT, dark web, commercial feeds).
- Developing and refining threat hunting methodologies and capabilities.
- Producing comprehensive threat intelligence reports for technical and executive audiences.
- Leading incident response efforts related to advanced persistent threats (APTs) and sophisticated attacks.
- Collaborating with security operations, incident response, and engineering teams to implement defensive measures.
- Staying abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
- Mentoring and guiding junior threat intelligence analysts.
- Maintaining and optimizing threat intelligence tools and platforms.
- Conducting tabletop exercises and simulations to test incident response readiness.
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused on threat intelligence analysis.
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing malware, network traffic, and security logs.
- Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), SIEM tools, and EDR solutions.
- Strong understanding of cyber threat landscapes, attacker methodologies (MITRE ATT&CK), and adversary TTPs.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Superior written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to present complex information clearly.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively in a remote work environment.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC (GCTI, GCFA), or similar are a strong asset.
Lead Cybersecurity Analyst - Threat Intelligence
Posted 19 days ago
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Lead Cybersecurity Analyst - Threat Intelligence
Posted 11 days ago
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As a Lead Cybersecurity Analyst, you will lead a team of threat intelligence professionals, overseeing the continuous monitoring of the global threat landscape. Your responsibilities will include detecting emerging threats, understanding attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and developing comprehensive threat profiles. You will work closely with incident response, security engineering, and IT teams to ensure the timely and effective implementation of security measures. This position demands a deep understanding of current cyber threats, malware analysis, and the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise reports for various audiences.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of cyber threat intelligence from diverse sources.
- Develop and maintain threat intelligence platforms and tools to enhance detection capabilities.
- Analyze advanced persistent threats (APTs), malware campaigns, and emerging attack vectors.
- Create detailed threat actor profiles, including motivations, TTPs, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
- Provide timely and actionable threat intelligence to support incident response and security operations.
- Develop and deliver threat briefings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Mentor and guide junior threat intelligence analysts, fostering professional growth.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to share threat information and best practices.
- Develop and refine threat hunting methodologies to proactively identify undetected threats.
- Contribute to the development of security policies, procedures, and architectural improvements based on intelligence insights.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and services to enhance threat intelligence capabilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused on threat intelligence.
- Proven experience in collecting, analyzing, and disseminating cyber threat intelligence.
- Strong understanding of threat actor methodologies, malware analysis, and network security principles.
- Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms, SIEM tools, and open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a remote, fast-paced environment.
Lead Cybersecurity Analyst, Threat Intelligence
Posted 11 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the collection, analysis, and dissemination of threat intelligence related to emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and threat actors.
- Develop and maintain strategic and operational threat intelligence reports for various stakeholder groups, including executive leadership and security operations teams.
- Monitor open-source intelligence (OSINT), dark web forums, and other relevant sources for indicators of compromise (IOCs) and TTPs.
- Analyze malware, exploit kits, and other malicious tools and techniques to understand their capabilities and impact.
- Develop and refine threat models to anticipate and counter potential attacks.
- Collaborate with Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts to enhance incident detection, response, and remediation efforts based on threat intelligence.
- Build and manage relationships with external threat intelligence providers, information sharing groups, and government agencies.
- Provide expert guidance on threat hunting methodologies and proactive defense strategies.
- Develop and deliver training and awareness programs on cybersecurity threats and intelligence.
- Manage and mentor junior threat intelligence analysts, fostering their professional development.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of threat intelligence platforms and tools.
- Assess and report on the effectiveness of current security controls against identified threats.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4 years specifically focused on threat intelligence analysis.
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing various types of cyber threats, including APTs, ransomware, phishing, and malware.
- Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms, SIEM tools, and data visualization tools.
- Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation of data collection and analysis.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Superb written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to lead projects and mentor team members in a remote setting.
- Relevant certifications such as GIAC (GCTI, GCFA), CISSP, or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure, fast-paced remote environment.
This fully remote role offers a significant opportunity to make a tangible impact on global cybersecurity efforts. Our client is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of threat intelligence from various sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), dark web, and proprietary feeds.
- Develop and refine threat hunting methodologies and hypotheses based on emerging threats and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Produce comprehensive threat intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for technical and executive audiences.
- Collaborate with security operations (SOC) teams to operationalize threat intelligence and improve detection and response capabilities.
- Identify and track threat actors, their motivations, and their infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain threat models and intelligence requirements.
- Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity best practices and risk mitigation strategies.
- Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
- Mentor and guide junior threat intelligence analysts.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of threat intelligence tools and platforms.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years specifically in threat intelligence.
- Proven experience with threat intelligence platforms, SIEM tools, and data analysis techniques.
- Strong understanding of attacker methodologies, malware analysis, and digital forensics.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and analysis.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Experience with OSINT gathering techniques and tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, remote environment.
- Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, OSCP) are a plus.