Threat Intelligence Analyst

Recorded Future
Full-time
Arlington, VA, Boston, MA
Posted on 5 months ago

Job Description

As a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will lead efforts to track state-sponsored APT campaigns, mentor peers, represent expertise externally, and support the Analyst-on-Demand service. This role involves proactive monitoring and in-depth research into threat actor infrastructure, tools, and TTPs, as well as the production of high-impact, client-driven finished intelligence.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct proactive research on state-sponsored APT activity
  • Establish and refine methods to track APT campaigns
  • Hunt for threat actor infrastructure and activity
  • Identify, prioritize, and deploy detection mechanisms
  • Continuously evaluate and improve threat intelligence workflows
  • Mentor colleagues on intrusion analysis and threat intelligence best practices
  • Collaborate with geopolitical and regional analysis teams
  • Propose and evaluate new data sources and analytical methods
  • Represent Insikt Group externally
  • Collaborate with engineering and data science teams
  • Support customer intelligence needs through Analyst-on-Demand service

Requirements

  • BA/BS or equivalent in related field
  • 5+ years of experience in Information Security and/or Threat Intelligence
  • Experience conducting technical threat analysis and research
  • In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and other networking protocols
  • Demonstrated capability in identifying and tracking infrastructure
  • Experience with static and dynamic malware analysis
  • Proficiency in scripting (Python preferred)
  • Fluency with common CTI research tools
  • Proven experience applying structured analytical techniques
  • Familiarity with threat modeling and adversary tracking frameworks
  • Detailed understanding of existing APT groups’ past activities, TTPs, motivations, and targeting patterns
  • Experience with open-source intelligence-gathering tools and techniques
  • Experience working directly with customers
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Benefits

  • No benefits