DI - Threat Intelligence Analyst

Cognyte

1d•$75,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

Cognyte is seeking an Experienced Threat Intelligence Analyst in North America to support the identification, analysis, and reporting of cyber threats targeting customers, industries, and emerging technologies. The analyst researches open, deep, and dark web sources to identify threat activity, assess potential impacts, and produce actionable intelligence for stakeholders. The role works with intelligence, security, and customer-facing teams to support intelligence requirements, investigate emerging threats, and deliver timely intelligence products. The position also supports customers through dedicated demonstrations, value propositions, remote onboarding, monthly touchpoint calls, and Quarterly Business Reviews, helping support renewals and cross-selling. The analyst provides Q&A and product feedback. The role is remote and has an anticipated base salary range of $75,000–$90,000; actual pay may vary based on factors including work location, skills, experience, and performance. Other compensation may include commission and short- and long-term incentives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Practical Engineer diploma in a relevant technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
2–5 years of experience in threat intelligence, cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, investigations, or related disciplines.
Working knowledge of cyber threat intelligence methodologies, intelligence lifecycle concepts, and structured analytical techniques.
Experience conducting intelligence collection and research using OSINT, social media, dark web, and other publicly available sources.
Understanding of threat actors, cybercrime, malware, ransomware, phishing, social engineering, and common attack methodologies.
Familiarity with networking concepts, operating systems, internet protocols, and vulnerability management frameworks.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to produce actionable intelligence assessments.
Proactive, highly motivated team player with excellent communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a customer-focused mindset.
Exceptional SLA management and reporting skills.
Hands-on troubleshooting skills with operating systems such as Linux, Unix, and Windows Server.
Experience with virtualization technologies in cluster configuration.
Experience with container orchestration and management using Kubernetes.
Experience configuring and integrating LAN network equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with enterprise server hardware such as Dell, Cisco, HP, Intel, or IBM.
Knowledge of telecommunications protocols and technologies such as GSM, GPRS, 5G, UMTS, 4G (LTE), and VoLTE.
Experience with packet sniffing and capture, and data traffic and packet stream analysis tools.
Scripting experience with languages such as Python or PowerShell for automation and system administration.

Responsibilities

Collect, research, and analyze threat intelligence from open, deep, and dark web sources, social media, forums, and commercial intelligence platforms.
Monitor and assess threat actors, cybercrime activity, vulnerabilities, malware campaigns, and emerging threats relevant to customer environments.
Correlate information from multiple sources to identify indicators, trends, risks, and actionable intelligence insights.
Produce intelligence reports, assessments, alerts, and briefings for internal and external stakeholders.
Support customer intelligence requirements through timely intelligence production and threat notification activities.
Apply analytical methodologies and intelligence tradecraft to develop accurate and defensible intelligence assessments.
Collaborate with product, engineering, security, and operational teams to support investigations, threat hunting, and intelligence-driven decision making.
Contribute to continuous improvement of intelligence processes, collection programs, knowledge repositories, and reporting standards.
Deliver dedicated demonstrations and value propositions, and remotely facilitate client onboarding, monthly touchpoint calls, and Quarterly Business Reviews to support renewals and cross-selling.
Provide Q&A and product feedback.