Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst (Top Secret Cleared)

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with a solid foundation in cloud technologies and expertise in network and/or systems certifications such as CCNP, MCSE, or MCITP. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in threat analysis, detection, and reporting, with hands-on experience in cloud security and infrastructure. This position requires a deep understanding of current and emerging cyber threats, as well as knowledge of network and system architectures to help identify, assess, and respond to cyber risks.
As a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will play a critical role in protecting our organization from cyber-attacks by proactively analyzing threat intelligence, monitoring security events, and providing actionable insights to safeguard our infrastructure. You will also collaborate with incident response teams and contribute to the development of threat mitigation strategies. Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities:

• Threat Intelligence Gathering and Analysis:
• Monitor, analyze, and report on emerging cyber threats, including malware, phishing, ransomware, and nation-state actors.
• Gather and evaluate intelligence from open-source, vendor-specific, and internal threat feeds to identify potential risks to the organization.
• Track threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and provide threat hunting support.
• Cloud Security:
• Utilize knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Analyze security events and logs from cloud environments, providing recommendations for incident response and mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and frameworks.
• Network/Systems Security:
• Leverage network and systems certifications (e.g., CCNP, MCSE, or MCITP) to monitor and secure network traffic, devices, and system architectures.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and analyze network traffic patterns for potential threats or malicious activity.
• Collaborate with network and systems teams to ensure security measures align with best practices.
• Incident Response:
• Assist in responding to cyber incidents, performing root cause analysis, and supporting recovery efforts.
• Develop actionable intelligence and playbooks for handling specific types of threats (e.g., DDoS attacks, malware outbreaks).
• Collaborate with SOC (Security Operations Center) teams to ensure timely and effective threat response.
• Reporting and Communication:
• Produce clear, concise, and actionable threat intelligence reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide briefings and analysis reports to senior leadership and IT security teams regarding threat landscape changes and potential impacts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest threats and security trends.