Research/Threat Intel Analyst
13 days ago
Dallas
Job DescriptionSalary: 90,000-130,000 iCounter is a division of Apollo Information Systems Inc that delivers predictive threat intel for clients. For more information please check us out here: Job Summary: Reporting to the Leader of Cyber Threat Intelligence, a Threat Intelligence Analyst, will participate in all aspects of the teams activities in monitoring, investigating, and reporting on discoveries that may impact our client(s). This team member must have strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, language skills, analytical abilities, and working knowledge of how cybercriminals source, implement, and benefit (profit) from cyberattacks. Additionally, they must possess a solid sense of ethics, a working knowledge of legalities, and a familiarity with industry standards surrounding open-source intelligence gathering. This individual must embrace processes and automation to constantly improve the capabilities and performance of the team while constantly improving their skills and Responsibilities/Tasks: • Process internal and external cyberthreat Intel to determine threats while ascertaining the potential scope and impact to inform and defend our clients by defining possible mitigation and/or detection methods or strategies to lessen the impact. This includes reports from law enforcement, security researchers, industry leaders, and governmental agencies., • Identifies needs in intel gathering strategy and assists changes in tooling and processes., • Assists in developing current and new reporting methods of intelligence analysis for peers and leadership teams for situational awareness and making intelligence actionable., • Translate intelligence analysis into concise, actionable written or verbal communications to share with senior management, information security experts, and technical and non-technical users., • Assists with strategic projects and capabilities to enhance existing cyber threat intelligence functions. Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve threat intelligence capabilities and share relevant information., • Support incident response activities by providing timely and accurate threat intelligence., • Contribute to developing and improving threat intelligence tools, processes, and methodologies., • You must be fluent in Russian., • Functional experience with scripting in Python, Ruby, or JavaScript., • Working capability with automation and organization tools, such as Jupyter, Splunk, or, • MISP., • Topical knowledge of DNS, cybersecurity topics, threat actors, operations, campaigns, and similar knowledge areas, • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment., • High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information., • Experience with programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating intelligence processes., • Experience with Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) analysis and nation-state actor tracking., • Proficiency in research, investigative, analysis, intelligence, and tradecraft skills, techniques, and frameworks., • Ability to lead teams, operating independently with minimal guidance., • Proficiency in Engineering and coding skills, focusing on scripting languages., • Capable team player with organizational experience that includes leading or playing a core role in independent projects., • Skilled at time management, data management & organization, and public speaking/reporting. We have created a fantastic corporate culture our values drive our behaviors. Here are the expectations: • Act with integrity and communicate honestly and openly., • Passion for excellence and customer service., • Must be a driven, self-motivated individual who is curious and eager to learn., • You take full accountability for all your actions and the results.