Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Analyst

BENEFITS

• 15% Night differential
• 20 Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• Annual Appraisal
• Annual Incentive
• Hybrid Work Arrangement
• HMO with FREE dependents
• Group life insurance

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Hybrid work setup
• Night shift work schedule

Key experiences and skills:

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio. Ability to create clear, professional network diagrams, attack flowcharts, threat actor timelines, and visual representations of IoC relationships or infrastructure mappings. Essential for communicating complex threat intelligence in reports and briefings.
• Knowledge of the OSI Model. Solid understanding of the 7-layer Open Systems Interconnection Model (developed by ISO in 1984) and how data flows through the layers (Physical to Application) during network communication. Critical for mapping threats to specific layers, troubleshooting network-based attacks, and analyzing how malware or adversaries exploit protocols at each stage.
• Fundamental Understanding of IT and Cyber Fundamentals. Working knowledge of core IT concepts (networks, operating systems, endpoints) and cybersecurity basics (threat vectors, vulnerabilities, defense-in-depth). Provides the foundation for interpreting raw data, contextualizing IoCs, and collaborating with SOC, incident response, and engineering teams.
• Ability to Execute a Python Script. Comfort executing pre-written Python scripts (no requirement to write or deeply understand code). Used for automating IoC enrichment, running OSINT tools, parsing threat feeds, or interacting with threat intelligence platforms.

Analytical & Investigative Skills

• Conduct Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) / Threat Intel Research on Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
• Skilled at systematically researching and enriching IoCs (IP addresses, domains, file hashes, URLs, behavioral patterns) using public sources, feeds, and tools. Includes collection, validation, correlation to threat actors/campaigns, and mapping to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
• Critical Thinking and Ability to Question
• Strong analytical mindset to evaluate threat data, challenge assumptions, identify gaps in intelligence, and ask probing questions that uncover hidden connections or false positives in IoC research.
• Curiosity / Investigative Mindset
• Natural drive to dig deeper into anomalies, explore new threat sources, and pursue leads proactively. Key for threat hunting, campaign tracking, and turning raw data into actionable intelligence.
• Attention to Detail
• Precision in spotting subtle patterns, validating IoCs, documenting findings accurately, and avoiding errors in high-stakes intelligence products.

Operational & Personal Skills

• Ability to Adapt and Move Quickly – Motivated
• High adaptability to rapidly evolving threat landscapes, willingness to pivot between tasks, and self-motivation to deliver under time pressure (e.g., during active campaigns or zero-day disclosures).

Communication Skills

• Clear and Concise Writing Style
• Ability to produce professional, well-structured threat intelligence reports, briefings, and summaries that are easy for technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand. Focus on actionable insights without unnecessary jargon.

For background they may have experience on one or more of these job titles:

Entry-Level / Junior Roles (0–3 years experience) These are the most common starting points where the skill set fits well:

• Junior Threat Intelligence Analyst
• Threat Intelligence Analyst (entry-level)
• Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst (junior)
• OSINT Analyst or Open Source Intelligence Analyst
• Security Analyst (with focus on threat intelligence or OSINT)
• Cybersecurity Analyst (threat-focused)
• Intelligence Analyst (in a cybersecurity/SOC context)
• SOC Analyst (Level 1 or 2, especially if threat hunting or intel enrichment is involved)

Mid-Level Roles (3–7 years experience)With a few years of applying these skills, titles often become more specialized:

• Threat Intelligence Analyst
• Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
• Threat Hunter (or Cyber Threat Hunter)
• Cyber Intelligence Specialist
• Security Intelligence Analyst
• Incident Response Analyst (with strong intel component)
• Vulnerability/Threat Management Analyst

Related or Adjacent Titles These roles frequently appear on resumes for people with this skill mix:

• Cybersecurity Specialist (threat intelligence track)
• Information Security Analyst
• OSINT Investigator
• Cyber Threat Researcher (more research-oriented, often at vendors)
• Intelligence Research Specialist