Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst - SR

Cintel Inc•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst monitors and analyzes internal and external cyber threat data to provide timely, relevant, and actionable intelligence about potential threats. The analyst assesses attack patterns, methodologies, severity, threat actors, and evolving threats applicable to client systems, supporting the organization's cybersecurity posture by identifying threats, developing intelligence products, and delivering insights to stakeholders. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least eight years of relevant experience, and an active Top Secret security clearance. The analyst uses Splunk Enterprise Security and Microsoft Sentinel, conducts threat hunting, applies the MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and produces cyber threat intelligence reports. Cintel describes its team members as motivated, technical, self-organized problem solvers who can develop solutions to ill-defined problems and are eager to learn and keep up with technology trends.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Intelligence, or a related field.
At least 8 years of relevant experience.
Active Top Secret security clearance.
Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security.
Experience with Microsoft Sentinel.
Experience conducting threat hunting activities.
Knowledge of cyber threat actors and current threat landscapes.
Experience with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
Strong knowledge of TTPs and IOCs.
Experience writing cyber threat intelligence reports.
Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze cyber threat intelligence from internal and external sources.
Identify and assess emerging threats, threat actors, attack patterns, and methodologies.
Conduct threat hunting to identify potential indicators of compromise and malicious activity.
Analyze and correlate TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) and IOCs (Indicators of Compromise).
Develop and maintain threat intelligence reports and stakeholder briefings.
Use Splunk Enterprise Security and Microsoft Sentinel for threat monitoring, analysis, and investigation.
Apply the MITRE ATT&CK Framework to analyze and characterize adversary behaviors.
Assess the severity and potential impact of identified threats to client systems.
Provide timely, actionable intelligence to support cybersecurity operations and decision-making.
Maintain awareness of threat actors, campaigns, vulnerabilities, and trends in the cyber threat landscape.