Associate Analyst, Threat Intelligence

Optima, Inc.
Norwalk, CT, United States
24 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
1 year minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Phishing Malware Cybercrime

Job description

We are seeking an Associate Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Analyst to support the collection, analysis, and dissemination of cyber threat intelligence. This role is ideal for an early-career cybersecurity professional looking to build hands-on experience in threat analysis, intelligence reporting, and security operations support under the guidance of senior analysts., * Monitor and triage threat intelligence feeds, alerts, and advisories from internal and external sources.

  • Assist in the analysis and validation of indicators of compromise (IOCs) such as IPs, domains, hashes, and URLs.
  • Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research on emerging threats, malware, and threat actors.
  • Support senior analysts with intelligence reports, threat briefs, and daily/weekly summaries.
  • Map basic adversary activity to frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK with guidance.
  • Provide tactical threat intelligence support to SOC and incident response teams.
  • Maintain and update threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and indicator repositories.
  • Participate in post-incident reviews by researching relevant threat activity.
  • Document findings, processes, and lessons learned.
  • Continuously develop technical and analytical skills through training and mentoring.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 1-3 years of experience in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, SOC, incident response, or related roles
  • Foundational understanding of cyber threats such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and credential abuse
  • Experience analyzing IOCs, TTPs, and campaign data
  • Strong curiosity, analytical mindset, and attention to detail
  • Ability to clearly document findings and communicate with technical teams

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren’t just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It’s all part of the bigger picture of “Be The Difference” where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stop.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we’ll shape the future of connectivity.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.

About the company

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we’re seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you’ll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!, Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we’re seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you’ll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!

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