Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Statewide Information & Analysis Center (SIAC) is seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to support strategic intelligence production, technical analysis, and proactive threat hunting. The analyst researches cyber threat groups, evaluates their capabilities, intent, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and assesses their impact on current operations. The role translates complex technical information into actionable insights through intelligence products, briefings, training presentations, and collaborative security outreach initiatives that increase organizational threat awareness.

The analyst also supports foundational information security functions, including cybersecurity monitoring, policy compliance, vulnerability assessments, and risk management. The position monitors networks, analyzes emerging cyber threats, and turns raw data into actionable intelligence while collaborating with internal stakeholders, the private sector, and law enforcement to detect, disrupt, and mitigate digital risks. The successful candidate must be willing and available to travel in and out of state, including overnight stays when necessary. A level II background check is required; the successful candidate must also submit a SECRET National Security Clearance packet if they do not already hold the clearance and attend subject matter expertise development training.

Requirements

• Proven ability in critical thinking, intelligence analysis, and social media research.
• Hands-on experience with SIEMs, network monitoring, and vulnerability platforms such as Tenable or Nessus.
• Skill in database exploitation, statistical analysis, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong technical report-writing and presentation skills.
• Core understanding of malware analysis concepts and techniques.
• Willingness and availability to travel in state and out of state, including overnight stays when necessary.
• Successful completion of a level II background check.

Nice To Haves

• Active SECRET National Security Clearance, with experience in Intelligence or InfoSec.
• Experience working in multi-agency task forces.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice, Statistics, or Math.
• Industry certifications such as GIAC or CompTIA.
• Current DPS employee.

Responsibilities

• Collect and evaluate raw data using analytical tradecraft to identify trends and reach accurate conclusions.
• Monitor networks, conduct on-demand vulnerability assessments, and investigate security incidents.
• Write clear, actionable raw and finished intelligence reports and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Assist law enforcement with network analysis, criminal investigations, and joint task force initiatives.
• Participate in community working groups and conduct outreach across public and private cybersecurity sectors.
• Research cyber threat groups and assess their capabilities, intent, TTPs, and impact on current operations.
• Produce intelligence products and briefings, deliver training presentations, and lead collaborative security outreach initiatives.
• Support cybersecurity monitoring, policy compliance, vulnerability assessment, and risk management functions.
• Travel in state and out of state, including overnight stays when necessary.
• Attend subject matter expertise development training for the position.
• Complete a SECRET National Security Clearance submission packet if not currently cleared.

Benefits

• Affordable health, dental, and vision premiums beginning on the first day of employment.
• Generous paid time off.
• Job stability within a well-established organization.
• Career growth and opportunities for leadership.
• Meaningful work supporting the community and organizational goals.
• Supportive work environment emphasizing cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed