Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst

SUMMARY

The Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst is a member of a team that focuses on helping clients make informed decisions during threat actor communications, while utilizing intelligence and data analysis tools. The candidate will work with members of the digital forensics incident response (DFIR) teams in developing effective threat actor communications plans and providing and briefing timely and accurate information to clients.

The Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst will also contribute to the research and publication of threat assessments and internal work products. The work may occasionally include after-hours support during major engagements. A successful analyst will thrive on learning new tactics, techniques, and procedures and how threat groups apply them during cybercrime operations.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Briefs clients on cyber intelligence threats and provides consulting services throughout all stages of the incident response cycle
• Provides recommendations on how to communicate with threat actors during an engagement
• Updates engagement tickets and threat profiling, and collaborates with the DFIR teams to monitor threat actor activity
• Identifies and reports on the current and changing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) used by ransomware threat actors
• Creates finished intelligence analysis for internal and external clients through written reporting, blog posts, and industry insights to help reinforce Arete as a thought leader in cyber threat intelligence
• Establishes priorities, works independently and proceeds with objectives with minimal supervision
• Possesses strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to identify and resolve compliance-related issues effectively
• Identifies intelligence gaps and submits requests for information to fill those gaps
• Responds to requests for information (RFI) from internal and external stakeholders
• Documents and records threat actor activity, compliance information, and team’s action items
• May perform other duties as assigned by management

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE  

• Analytical mindset
• Ability to profile and analyze based on open sources
• Exceptional communication skills in English, verbal and written
• Ability to brief important information in a high stress environment
• Customer service skills and business-oriented mindset
• Ability to understand and navigate through complex engagements
• Organizational and time management abilities
• Comfortable in multitasking work environment
• Completing tasks timely under pressure
• Comfortable using new technology

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree and a minimum of 4 years related experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in conducting intelligence analysis, providing situational awareness briefs to senior managers, and recommending courses of action to stakeholders
• Industry certifications
  • Intelligence certifications / training courses
  • Information security essential courses / certifications a plus but not required
• Technical requirements
  • Understanding of the ransomware threat landscape
  • Knowledge in cyber incident response a significant plus but not required
• Ability to work after hours, weekend, and holiday shifts
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite products

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• No physical exertion required
• Travel within or outside of the state
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Arete salary and benefit policy.

FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY

Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

DECLARATION

The Arete Incident Response Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better. 

Arete Incident Response is an outstanding (and growing) company with a very dedicated, fun team. We offer competitive salaries, fully paid benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) and the opportunity to work with some of the latest and greatest in the fast-growing cyber security industry.

 

 

When you join Arete…

You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses, and things connect with each other. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Arete is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Arete, where experience matters.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.