Threat Intelligence Analyst
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Job description
The SOC Analyst roles are 'hands-on' shift based roles, working as part of a 24/7 operation with four shift teams working in a standard rotation. They are responsible for utilising the SOC's SIEM and SOAR toolsets to detect and investigate potential Security and Service Incidents occurring within the monitored networks.
These roles require a minimum of SC clearance. Due to timelines for the start of operations, it will not be possible to sponsor new clearances so candidates must have existing clearances. Responsibilities
- Produce and maintain threat assessments to provide a clear understanding of the customer threat landscape.
- Maintain the IoC database tailored to the monitored environment and threats and ensure changes are pushed to the detection systems in a timely manner.
- Maintain threat profiles and threat modelling and applicability to the monitored estate along with updating the modelling to detail what detection and controls are in place to mitigate the threats.
- Gather and maintain a set of TI requirements that define the threats that will be monitored, tracked and researched by the TI Team.
- Oversee the collection, collation and maintenance of threat data collected from open and closed sources and ensure it appropriately validated.
- Conduct analysis and research to determine the identity, motivations, relationships, targets / victims, capabilities, tooling and infrastructure of threat groups relevant to customer., We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments." PLEASE NOTE: You're expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be individual circumstances that impact this, so please discuss this with your line manager or HR Business Partner (HRBP). If you don't feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP. Should you be invited for interview, you will be giving consent for the Recruitment team to contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Windows?, * Working in a Threat Intelligence team developing threat intelligence products for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Performing malware analysis and reverse engineering.
- Conducting threat assessments and defining threat intelligence requirements.
- Developing and maintaining threat data sources.
- Advanced knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems and use of the command line.
- Advanced knowledge of core networking concepts and technologies e.g. TCP/IP.
- Intermediate knowledge of malware behaviour and techniques employed by attackers to evade security controls.
- Intermediate knowledge of malware analysis and reverse engineering techniques.
Non-technical
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Client side consulting, including stakeholder engagement and the ability to communicate insights and concepts to others (including briefing skills and report writing)
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Able to understand and adapt to different cultures and hierarchical structures.
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Team player and adept at working in multi-disciplinary and diverse teams
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Proven analytical skills capable of solving new and complex technical problems.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate the impact and importance of detailed technical information to non-technical and senior audiences.
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Leading and managing small teams of highly skilled technical people.
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Managing and building relationships with customer and internal stakeholders.
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Self-motivated and motivates others keeping morale and performance high., This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.