Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst IV

Verizon Communications • Ashburn, VA

231d • $101,000 - $194,000 • Remote

About The Position

Verizon is seeking a talented and driven Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining sophisticated threat models that inform our security strategies, proactively identify potential risks, and enhance our overall cyber resilience. You will leverage your deep understanding of the threat landscape, attack methodologies, and data analysis techniques to provide actionable intelligence and insights to stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Four or more years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat intelligence analysis and modeling.
• One or more years of hands-on experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework, Cyber Kill Chain, and/or other relevant security frameworks.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of cyber threats, attack methodologies, and adversary motivations.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GCTI, OSCP) are a plus.
• Experience in the telecommunications industry.
• Knowledge of cloud security concepts and threats.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis and automation is a plus.
• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting data from various security tools and platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Threat Models: Design, build, and continuously refine threat models that represent potential attack vectors, adversary capabilities, and the impact on our organization's assets and operations.
• Analyze Threat Intelligence Data: Collect, process, and analyze diverse sources of threat intelligence, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), commercial feeds, incident reports, and internal security data, to identify emerging threats and trends.
• Map Threats to the Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK Framework: Align identified threats and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) with relevant frameworks to provide context and facilitate effective mitigation strategies.
• Communicate Findings: Clearly and concisely communicate threat intelligence findings to technical and non-technical audiences through reports, presentations, and dashboards.
• Collaborate with Security Teams: Partner closely with security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, hunt, red/purple teams, and engineering teams to integrate threat intelligence into their workflows and improve security posture.
• Contribute to Threat Hunting Efforts: Provide intelligence and context to support proactive threat hunting activities and identify potential indicators of compromise.
• Stay Current with the Threat Landscape: Continuously monitor and research the evolving threat landscape, including new attack techniques, threat actors, and vulnerabilities.
• Automate and Improve Modeling Processes: Identify opportunities to automate and improve threat modeling processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance.
• Matched 401(k) savings plan.
• Stock incentive programs.
• Up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance.
• Award-winning total rewards package.
• Up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree