Cyber Threat Intelligence Technical Lead

S&P Global, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Invest in Your Future

Family Friendly Perks

Beyond the Basics

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Job summary

S&P Global is seeking a Senior Threat Intelligence Lead to own and advance the Threat Intelligence Platform within the Cyber Defense team. You will design and deliver strategic capabilities, integrate critical intelligence feeds, and promote best practices across a global organization.

You will mentor junior analysts, produce actionable intelligence for technical and executive audiences, and collaborate with security, testing, and incident response teams to strengthen the firm’s defensive

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in a Cyber Threat Intelligence role with platform ownership responsibilities.
• Expertise with threat intelligence platforms including data modeling, operational management, and production environment administration.
• Proficiency with commercial intelligence feeds, threat intel sharing frameworks such as STIX/TAXII, and downstream intelligence integration.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills with experience producing intelligence reports for technical and executive audiences.
• Proven leadership with mentoring junior analysts and setting technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the end-to-end Threat Intelligence Platform, driving design, delivery and ongoing development for global adoption.
• Build and maintain API integrations and connectors across commercial intelligence sources.
• Establish and govern intelligence standards including source reliability, confidence scoring, TLP handling, and indicator lifecycle management.
• Lead PIRs, IOC lifecycle management, and vulnerability intelligence support to shape defensive posture.
• Drive intelligence workstreams within broader security engagements and provide threat profiles for security testing and incident response.
• Mentor and develop junior analysts and produce high-quality intelligence outputs for diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Threat intelligence platforms

Data modeling

STIX/TAXII

Analytical writing

Leadership / mentoring

Tools

Threat intel feeds

OSINT tools

Incident response tooling

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 11.

The Team

The Cyber Defense team is at the forefront of protecting S&P Global's critical assets through advanced threat intelligence and proactive security measures.

We operate as a collaborative, high-performing unit that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovative approaches to emerging cyber threats.

Our team culture emphasizes knowledge sharing, mentorship, and the pursuit of industry-leading security practices.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Own and lead the end-to-end Threat Intelligence Platform, driving its strategic design, delivery, and ongoing development to maximize value and adoption across the global cyber defense organization.
• Build and maintain critical API integrations and connectors across commercial intelligence sources, establishing the technical foundation that enables proactive threat detection and response capabilities.
• Establish and govern intelligence standards including source reliability assessment, confidence scoring, TLP handling, and indicator lifecycle management that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Lead tactical and technical intelligence supporting activities including Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs), IOC lifecycle management, and vulnerability intelligence support that directly shapes the firm's defensive posture.
• Drive intelligence workstreams within broader security engagements, providing threat profiles and assessments that support critical security testing and incident response activities.
• Mentor and develop junior analysts while producing high-quality intelligence outputs for diverse stakeholders, from technical teams to senior leadership, enhancing the organization's overall security awareness.

What We're Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of hands‑on experience within a Cyber Threat Intelligence function with proven platform ownership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated expertise with threat intelligence platforms including data modeling, operational management, and production environment administration.
• Proficiency with commercial intelligence feeds, threat intelligence sharing frameworks such as STIX/TAXII or similar standards, and downstream intelligence integration.
• Strong analytical and technical writing skills with experience producing intelligence reports for both technical and executive audiences.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience mentoring junior analysts and establishing technical standards.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying AI or machine learning techniques to intelligence analysis workflows, including quality assurance and evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements including audit trails, baseline validation, and governance frameworks within financial services.
• Hands‑on experience with infrastructure analysis, internet scanning technologies, and OSINT collection tools.
• Background in intelligence vendor evaluation and source assessment against defined business requirements and risk criteria.

What's In It For You?

Our Mission

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective.

Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it.

We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in.

We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business.

Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership.

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead.

We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best‑in‑class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.
• For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions.

Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent.

By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.

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