Threat Intelligence Analyst

Experian Group; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Experian's Cyber Fusion Center seeks a Threat Intelligence Analyst to combat evolving cybersecurity threats. You will track potential risks, enhance security measures, and lead insightful projects, working with a global team dedicated to defending against cyber adversaries. The role offers flexibility in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Great compensation package

Core benefits including pension and healthcare

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Prior work experience in Cybersecurity or Threat Intelligence fields.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Some coding or scripting experience in Python.

Responsibilities

• Track threat clusters and identify preventative measures.
• Contribute to cross-team security projects.
• Produce technical and strategic intelligence reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cybersecurity awareness

Scripting

Education

Experience in Cybersecurity or Threat Intelligence

Tools

Cyber Kill Chain Model

Diamond Model

MITRE ATT&CK Matrix

Job description

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to accomplish their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

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Job Description

Experian Cyber Fusion Center is looking for a Threat Intelligence Analyst to help track new and persistant cybersecurity threats, analyse and produce applicable intelligence to help the organisation.

You will be part of a world class organization and lead a global team of experienced people to help us stay ahead of adversaries. You will be part of the Threat Intelligence team which focuses on defending against new threats, supporting investigations, and delivering situational awareness to the business.

This is a UK based remote position reporting to the Global Head of Threat Intelligence.

Summary of Primary Responsibilities

• Use open and closed source intelligence tools to track threat clusters posing threats to Experian and help identify preventative measures to improve our defense.
• Contribute to cross-team projects to improve the security posture of Experian infrastructure, such as red team operations, Attack Surface Management and Threat Hunting collaborations.
• Help Investigate latest cyber trends providing relevant forecasts, suggestions & reports to different types of audiences.
• Help produce technical, operational, and strategic intelligence reports.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience in Cybersecurity or Threat Intelligence fields.

• Proficient in both written and spoken English, communicating technical concepts to different audiences both verbally and in writing.

• Familiar with analytic techniques and common frameworks such as Cyber Kill Chain Model, Diamond Model, and MITRE ATT&CK Matrix, and a background using these methodologies/frameworks during intelligence gathering and analysis activities.

• Work analytically and critically and produce analysis that is repeatable and defensible. Aware of their own bias and limitations.

• Some coding or scripting experience in one or more scripting languages such as Python.

• Identify improvement areas for the team and highlight development opportunities for yourself & the wider team.

Additional Information

Benefits package includes:

• Flexible work environment, working hybrid or in the office if you prefer.
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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