Job Summary
The SGA Cyber Defense team is at the forefront of protecting SP 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
- Focus on proactive threat research initiatives to identify emerging threats, attack patterns, and adversary tactics targeting the financial services sector and related industries
- Develop and execute comprehensive collection strategies aligned to Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs), focusing on strategic and tactical intelligence that anticipates future threat landscapes
- Conduct in-depth analysis of threat actor groups, their infrastructure, tools, and techniques to produce actionable intelligence that drives preventive security measures
- Create and maintain threat profiles, campaign tracking, and adversary attribution analysis that informs strategic security planning and investment decisions
- Collaborate with global security teams to translate research findings into practical defensive recommendations and threat hunting opportunities
- Produce high-quality intelligence assessments, briefings, and reports for senior leadership, providing strategic context on the evolving threat environment and its business implications
Requirements
Basic Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, International Relations, or equivalent work experience in cyber threat intelligence
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in cyber threat intelligence with demonstrated focus on proactive research and analysis
- Strong analytical and research skills with experience in open source intelligence (OSINT) collection and analysis methodologies
- Proficiency with threat intelligence frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, or Kill Chain analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex technical findings to diverse audiences
- Experience with threat intelligence tools and platforms for research, analysis, and reporting
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in relevant field or professional certifications such as GCTI, SANS FOR578, or equivalent threat intelligence credentials
- Experience with malware analysis, reverse engineering, or digital forensics techniques
- Knowledge of geopolitical factors influencing cyber threat landscapes and state-sponsored threat actor activities
- Familiarity with financial services regulatory requirements and industry-specific threat vectors