Threat Intelligence Analyst

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CONTRACTOR MUST HOLD DV CLEARANCE

Role Title: Threat Intelligence Analyst
Location: Full time onsite Corsham
Duration: 6 Months
Rate to SSC: £585 Can be flexible for the right candidate

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:

The Threat Intelligence Analyst will join a growing security team responsible for designing, delivering and maintaining operational cybersecurity capabilities.

Position Overview:

As a pivotal member of our cybersecurity team, you will oversee the thorough collection, processing, and analysis of intelligence pertinent to cyber adversaries. Your role is instrumental in moulding our cyber defence strategies through the provision of actionable threat intelligence, gaining insights into adversary motives, capabilities, and operational methods. Responsibilities include external collaboration with national military and civilian agencies, internal analytical coordination, and organized curation of threat intelligence data within our Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP). You will also contribute to Operational Technology solutions, engage in Risk Management activities, conduct threat hunting, and offer expert analysis for Capability Development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Collect, process, and analyse information on cyber adversaries to disseminate actionable threat intelligence.

- Conduct external liaison with national military/civilian agencies and coordinate analysis internally on pan-regional/thematic Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).

- Curate structured threat intelligence data within the organisation’s Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP).

- Contribute adversary-focused input to inform Operational Technology solutions and Risk Management activities.

- Develop and deliver intelligence-led, adversary-focused Threat Hunting across the organisation’s Information Systems.

- Provide technical Cyberspace Intelligence assistance in support of Capability Development work.

- Understand and assess the organisation’s communication systems for potential exploitation by hostile actors.

- Conduct in-depth research and analysis.

- Provide analyst support and mentoring to subordinate personnel.

Knowledge Requirements:

- In-depth knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, and network security methodologies.

- Familiarity with wireless technologies, including cellular and satellite, and modern wireless communications systems.

- Understanding of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

- Knowledge of cyber intelligence/information collection capabilities and repositories.

Skills/Experience:

- Proficient in writing, reviewing, and editing cyber-related intelligence/assessment products.

- Skillful use of multiple search engines and tools for non-attributable open-source research.

- Experience providing current intelligence support to critical internal/external stakeholders.

- Ability to think strategically from the perspective of threat actors.

- Skill in tailoring analysis to appropriate classification and organisational levels.

Desirable Qualifications/Certifications:

- SANS FOR578: Cyber Threat Intelligence

- SANS SEC497: Practical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

- SANS SEC587: Advanced Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Gathering and Analysis