Cyber Threat Intelligence US Lead

OSTTRA•New York, NY

11h

About The Position

The Cyber Threat Intelligence US Lead works on S&P Global’s SGA Cyber Defense team, which protects critical assets through threat intelligence and proactive security measures. The role analyzes the external cyber threat landscape and combines cyber threat intelligence with internal incident data to identify attack patterns and recommend control improvements. It leads proactive research into emerging threats, adversary tactics, and campaigns targeting financial services and related industries. The position develops intelligence collection strategies aligned with Priority Intelligence Requirements, conducts in-depth threat actor analysis, and produces intelligence that informs preventive security measures and strategic security planning. It also works with global security teams and other organizational groups to turn findings into defensive recommendations, threat-hunting opportunities, and leadership briefings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, International Relations, or equivalent work experience in cyber threat intelligence.
At least 3 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, with a demonstrated focus on proactive research and analysis.
Strong analytical and research skills, including experience with open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection and analysis methodologies.
Proficiency with threat intelligence frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, the Diamond Model, or Kill Chain analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical findings to diverse audiences.
Experience with threat intelligence tools and platforms for research, analysis, and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in a relevant field or professional certifications such as GCTI, SANS FOR578, or equivalent threat intelligence credentials.
Experience with malware analysis, reverse engineering, or digital forensics techniques.
Knowledge of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threat landscapes and state-sponsored threat actor activities.
Familiarity with financial services regulatory requirements and industry-specific threat vectors.

Responsibilities

Analyze the external cyber threat landscape to inform the organization’s defensive model.
Oversee collection and synthesis of cyber threat intelligence and internal incident data to identify attack patterns and prioritize control enhancements.
Coordinate with other areas of the organization to drive strategic direction, improve cross-group workflow coordination, and identify intelligence opportunities.
Lead proactive threat research into emerging threats, attack patterns, and adversary tactics targeting financial services and related industries.
Develop and execute collection strategies aligned with Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs), focused on strategic and tactical intelligence.
Analyze threat actor groups, infrastructure, tools, and techniques to produce actionable intelligence and preventive security measures.
Create and maintain threat profiles, campaign tracking, and adversary attribution analysis to inform security planning and investment decisions.
Collaborate with global security teams to translate research findings into defensive recommendations and threat-hunting opportunities.
Produce intelligence assessments, briefings, and reports for senior leadership, explaining the evolving threat environment and its business implications.