Technical Support Specialist - Threat Intelligence Analyst - Tier II

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - MAINE IT

SECURITY OPERATIONS / THREAT INTELLIGENCE

Opening Date: June 25, 2025

Closing Date:  July 10, 2025

Job Class Code: 0870
Grade: 27
Salary: $66,952.08 - $94,077.37/Annually (includes 15% recruitment & retention stipend and eligible for an additional 5% annual training bonus)
Position Number: 020241543

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly analytical Tier 2 Threat Intelligence Analyst to join our growing Security Operations group. In this role, you will serve as a critical escalation point within the Threat Intelligence team, focusing on threat detection, analysis, and response coordination. You will enrich, correlate, and contextualize threat data to produce actionable intelligence that helps proactively defend the organization against evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Threat Analysis & Enrichment
  • Perform in-depth analysis of cyber threat intelligence from multiple internal and external sources (e.g., OSINT, commercial feeds, ISACs).
  • Correlate intelligence findings with internal telemetry (e.g., SIEM, EDR, firewall logs) to identify potential threats.
  • Conduct indicator of compromise (IOC) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) mapping to frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Incident Support
  • Support incident response efforts by providing timely and relevant threat intelligence during active security events.
  • Collaborate with Security Operations Center analysts to triage alerts and with Tier 3 responders on complex investigations.
• Reporting & Communication
  • Produce high-quality tactical and operational threat intelligence reports tailored for different stakeholders (technical, executive, operational).
  • Present findings to internal teams, management, and possibly external partners.
• Tool & Feed Management
  • Maintain and tune threat intelligence tools, feeds, and platforms.
  • Evaluate new sources of intelligence and recommend improvements to threat detection capabilities.
• Threat Hunting
  • Proactively hunt for threats using intelligence-driven hypotheses and behavioral analysis.
  • Assist in developing detection use cases and tuning security technologies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 6 years of a combination of related post-secondary education, technical certifications, or technology related work experience.  Related training, internship experience etc. may be credited as related experience on a month-per-month basis.

Preference will be given to those who possess:

• • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience); and
  • 2–4 years of experience in a cybersecurity or threat intelligence role, ideally in a SOC or threat intel team.

Preferred Certifications:

• • GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
  • Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA)
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • Other relevant certifications a plus
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), SIEMs, and EDR tools (e.g., Splunk, MISP, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Trellix, SentinelOne).
  • Solid understanding of malware analysis, threat actor profiling, and campaign tracking.
  • Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
• Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and cyber kill chain frameworks.
  • Understanding of global threat landscapes and threat actor motivations.
  • Awareness of regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS) as they relate to threat intelligence.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

MaineIT is seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do.  At MaineIT we:  

• Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met.
• Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders.
• Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner.
• Strive to provide Empathy driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.

The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks(fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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