Threat Intelligence Analyst

Cpl UK

London, UK

23 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience required

1 year minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

Data Analysis Cyber Security IP Addressing Online Databases Open Source Technology Mitre Att&ck Cyber Threat Analysis Pyramid Splunk

Collaborate with Incident Responders, Security Operations and other teams to define and prioritise cyber threat indicators.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the evolving threat landscape to provide high-level situational awareness and proactive warnings about emerging threats.
Monitor and analyse intelligence sources, including internal data, open-source reports, online databases and restricted intelligence sources, to identify actionable areas of interest.
Conduct in-depth research and produce detailed reports on cybersecurity and threat intelligence topics, including current threats, threat actors, vulnerabilities and evolving trends.
Use Indicators of Compromise, including files, IP addresses and hashes, to identify threat actors, understand their methods and develop strategies to prevent future attacks.
Conduct investigations following the intelligence cycle.
Assist with the handling and remediation of security incidents.
Support security-related programmes through data analysis, assessments and reporting.
Apply common analysis techniques and frameworks, including Kill Chain, Pyramid of Pain, MITRE ATT&CK and Diamond Model, to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
Contribute to the strategic, operational and tactical components of the Intelligence function within the Threat Intelligence team.
Ensure threat intelligence activities align with organisational security goals.

At least one year of experience in cybersecurity or a related field (Threat Intelligence Analyst preferred)
Strong understanding of threat intelligence concepts, frameworks and methodologies.
Familiarity with threat intelligence and analysis tools and platforms, including Recorded Future, OpenCTI, Cribl and Splunk.
Knowledge of threat modelling techniques, including Kill Chain, Pyramid of Pain, MITRE ATT&CK and Diamond Model.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and prioritise actionable intelligence.
Experience working with government or critical national infrastructure organisations is preferred.
Advanced cybersecurity or threat intelligence certifications, such as GCTI, CISSP, CEH or GIAC, are preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality intelligence reports and briefings.