Analyst/Sr. Analyst - Threat Intelligence

Cyfirma India; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CYFIRMA INDIA is seeking a seasoned cyber security professional with 6+ years of hands-on experience in threat intelligence, malware analysis, and incident response. The role involves monitoring vulnerabilities, researching threat campaigns, and delivering actionable intelligence for risk management and client engagements.

The candidate should have strong analytical skills, experience with MITRE ATT&CK and MISP, and be capable of communicating complex findings to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on cyber security experience with threat intel, incident response and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of security controls (IPS, WAF, Firewall, SIEM) and enterprise IT infra.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, MISP and related threat intelligence tools.
• Strong analytical, risk assessment and report writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, client-facing ability.

Responsibilities

• Collect information on internet-based malware and threat actors.
• Monitor vulnerabilities and exploits and translate trends into actionable intel for risk teams.
• Track data breaches and incidents to derive actionable insights for detection and response.
• Analyze malware artifacts using static/dynamic methods and enrich data with sources.
• Research threat campaigns and advise on containment and remediation.
• Produce intelligence that supports detection, containment, and incident response.

Skills

Cyber Security

Threat Intelligence

APT/Crimeware analysis

Malware analysis

Incident Response

Security Monitoring

MITRE ATT&CK

MISP

Threat Hunting

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT or equivalent

SANS GIAC/OSCP/CEH certifications

Tools

MISP

MITRE ATT&CK framework

Job description

Job Role

CYFIRMA is looking for a person with at least 6 years of hands-on technical experience in Cyber Security, Threat Intelligence, APT/Crimeware analysis, Malware analysis, Monitoring & Incident Response, Cyber risk assessment, Cyber vulnerability analytics, Cyber consulting and cyber service/delivery management.

Location

Bangalore

Responsibilities

• Collecting information about Internet-based malware- related criminal activities, threat actors and their campaigns
• Collecting information about the latest system/software vulnerabilities and exploits
• Monitoring industry-specific threat trends, and translating them into actionable intelligence forChief Risk Officer
• Monitoring data breaches and compromise and derive actionable intelligence
• Leveraging advanced analysis techniques to detect social media abuse, brand impersonation and other reputational and security threats on digital/social media
• Analyzing malware infection artifacts through static and dynamic analysis techniques, enriching the collected data points with external sources; performing threat research surrounding security incidents to identify context useful for detection, containment and response

Requirements

• Experience (Years) 6-10 years [Relevant minimum 6 years]
• Specific Industry (if any) Cyber Security Practice
• Up to date knowledge of threat actors and theirTools, Techniques and Procedures; familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK Framework, MISP etc.
• Continuously improve processes for enhancing threat detection Knowledge and understanding of attack methodologies and countermeasures
• Working Knowledge of security controls like IPS,WAF, Firewall, SIEM
• Understanding of Enterprise IT infrastructure -Operating system, Active Directory, Proxy, Netflow, Packet capture, DNS, Email
• Strong verbal and writing skills
• Excellent analytical abilities and a strong ability tothink critically when looking at risk
• Self-driven who can take initiative to get things doneon their own without, with self initiative

Client Facing ( Yes / No ) : Yes (Remotely)

Permanent / Consultant : Permanent

Interview Process (Written Test / personal Interview) : 2 levels of interviews and assignment / Personal interview or Telecon/ Zoom

Qualifications

• Bachelor s in computer science/IT or equivalent
• SANS GIAC/GCTI/OSCP, EC Council CEH