Threat Intelligence Lead

Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001’s culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets – our employees.

Group 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals.  All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.

Threat Intelligence Lead

As the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Lead, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and enhancing the organization's cyber threat intelligence capabilities. You will be responsible for tracking evolving cyber threats, defining intelligence priorities, producing actionable insights and reports, and driving proactive security measures, including education and awareness, across the organization. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Threat Intelligence Development and Management: 

• Enhance and maintain a robust Cyber Threat Intelligence program aligned with organizational goals and risk posture. 

• Develop and regularly update Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) to focus intelligence collection and analysis efforts. 

• Monitor, collect, and analyze threat data from multiple sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), commercial feeds, and trusted partnerships. 

• Have a proactive mindset to identify and assess potential threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors relevant to the organization. 

​Executive Security Support :

• Serve as the customer success manager for the Executive Security program, and help advance security offering  

• Conduct personalized training for executives, incorporating emerging threats and adversary techniques to equip them with the knowledge to identify and respond to malicious behavior. 

• Educate executives on optimizing security settings on personal devices to mitigate risks of data leaks, location tracking, and unauthorized access. 

• Perform ongoing risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations for enhanced protection. 

• Leverage industry best practices and tools to proactively address evolving executive security threats. 

​Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting: 

• Regularly brief key stakeholders, including leadership, IT, and security teams, on emerging threats and intelligence findings. 

• Produce detailed intelligence reports and products tailored to various audiences. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate threat intelligence into risk management and incident response processes. 

• Ultimately drive control uplifts through meaningful reporting  

​Security Awareness and Training: 

• Develop and deliver engaging security awareness programs to educate employees about evolving threats and best practices. 

• Provide targeted training sessions for technical teams on threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). 

​Operational Support: 

• Support incident response efforts by providing actionable intelligence to contain and mitigate threats. 

• Maintain threat intelligence platforms, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency. 

• Conduct threat hunting activities to identify potential risks within the environment proactively. 

​Program Enhancement: 

• Continuously improve intelligence processes and methodologies to enhance the accuracy and relevance of insights. 

• Be the finger on the pulse of the latest threat trends, tools, and techniques by engaging with the broader intelligence community. 

• Drive innovation by adopting advanced tools and technologies for automated threat intelligence gathering and analysis, when appropriate. 

• Strong leadership and team-building skills to inspire and guide a high-performing CTI team. 

• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the organization. 

Technical Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Intelligence Studies, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). 

• 5+ years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, cybersecurity operations, or a related field. 

• Strong understanding of threat intelligence frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain). 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics to diverse audiences. 

• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams. 

• Previous experience managing a technical team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management. 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives. 

Compensation:  

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $175,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $225,000/year in our highest geographic market.  Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits Highlights:  

Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001’s benefits package. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.  Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and to enroll in the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and other wellness initiatives.  Employees may also participate in the Company’s 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.