Business Wire is hiring a
Threat Intelligence Analyst

Summary

The job is for a Threat Intelligence Analyst at Business Wire. The role involves monitoring cyber threats, threat hunting, incident response, and documenting findings. The required qualifications include 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on threat intelligence, strong analytical skills, communication skills, understanding of threat intelligence methodologies, and relevant certifications.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat intelligence, threat hunting, or incident response
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and connect the dots between seemingly unrelated events
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to document findings clearly and provide actionable recommendations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence methodologies, threat actor TTPs, and threat hunting techniques
• Familiarity with data analysis tools, behavioral analysis techniques, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor specific cyber threat actors to understand their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and leverage this knowledge to protect the organization
• Identify and analyze threats during the early stages of an attack or compromise, focusing on detecting threat actor activities, including exploitation and risk to critical systems
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to uncover hidden or unidentified threats, track down malicious agents already present in the network, and remove them from the environment
• Use a hypothesis-driven approach and behavioral analysis to uncover connections and correlations between potential cyber threats
• Document findings from threat detection activities, incident investigations, and threat actor monitoring, ensuring all information is recorded accurately for future analysis
• Assist in the development of security awareness programs to educate employees on emerging threats and how to recognize and respond to them
• Continuously gather, analyze, and share intelligence on current and emerging threats from various sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), dark web monitoring, threat feeds, and industry-specific information sharing groups
• Support red team exercises by providing threat intelligence insights that simulate real-world adversary behaviors
• Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to ensure that threat intelligence informs the secure development and deployment of applications and systems
• Monitor for indicators of advanced persistent threats (APTs) within the organization's network, identifying long-term, stealthy threats that may be targeting sensitive data or intellectual property

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are highly desirable

Benefits

• Ability to work remotely
• Excellent health benefits that begin on your first day of employment
• $100 monthly fitness allotment, a tuition reimbursement program, and enhanced mental health resources
• 401(k) plan with generous company match, and annual profit sharing contribution (subject to company performance)
• PTO, Floating Holidays, Wellness Day Off, Birthday Day Off, and more!