Public Service Manager II - Threat Intelligence Officer

Department of Administrative and Financial Services•Augusta, GA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Maine is seeking a Threat Intelligence Officer to lead and mature its Security Operations Threat Intelligence program. This role involves monitoring emerging threats, analyzing adversary behavior, and delivering actionable intelligence to protect statewide systems and critical public services. The position has a statewide impact, supporting MaineIT and security partners across all Executive Branch agencies. It is ideal for someone seeking mission-driven work that directly strengthens Maine's cybersecurity posture.

Requirements

Experience with cyber threat intelligence, adversary tracking, and intelligence analysis frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Kill Chain, Diamond Model).
Strong understanding of malware behavior, exploitation methods, and threat-hunting patterns.
Ability to synthesize complex, fragmented data into clear, actionable insights.
Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
Experience collaborating across technical and nontechnical teams, including agency-level partners.
Critical thinking, bias awareness, and strong analytical discipline.
8 years of combined education, training, certifications, or cybersecurity/technology experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CTI platforms (e.g., MISP, Anomali, OpenCTI, Recorded Future, Google Threat Intelligence) and STIX/TAXII
Scripting or automation knowledge (Python, PowerShell, YARA, Sigma)
Cloud threat intelligence (Azure, OCI, AWS, M365)
Relevant certifications (e.g., GCTI, GCIA, GREM, CySA+, CISSP, Security+)

Responsibilities

Lead the State’s Security Operations Threat Intelligence program, including policies, standards, and reporting.
Track, analyze, and share intelligence on cyber threats, adversary tactics, vulnerabilities, and sector-specific risks.
Monitor the modern 2026 threat landscape, including ransomware-as-a-service ecosystems, nation-state and supply-chain risks, cloud-focused threat actor behavior, deepfake-enabled social engineering, and emerging AI-driven adversarial capabilities.
Translate intelligence into actionable guidance for SOC analysts, engineers, and Security Operations leadership.
Collaborate with state agency cybersecurity contacts, fusion center and law-enforcement partners, MS-ISAC, CISA, and other federal and public-sector intelligence partners.
Support Security Operations by advising on detection priorities, threat-driven enhancements, and strategic risk considerations.
Provide briefings to executives, technical teams, and agency leadership across the State of Maine.
Participate in a 24/7 x 365 on-call rotation as needed.

Benefits

Health coverage
Retirement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Wellness programs
13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (State contributes 18.91% of pay to MainePERS)
Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Parental leave (forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid leave for welcoming a child)
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)