Senior Associate Threat Intelligence

NPCI; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance & Wellness program

Relocation & Mobility benefits

Home loan support

Job summary

NPCI is seeking a motivated Threat Intelligence Analyst with 3–5 years of CTI, threat hunting, and security operations experience to strengthen its cyber defense program. You will analyse threats, map TTPs, and produce actionable intelligence for SOC, IR, and engineering teams.

The role requires hands-on work with threat intel platforms, SIEMs, OSINT, and MITRE ATT&CK, enabling timely detection and response across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), threat hunting, and SOC collaboration.
• Hands-on with threat intel platforms, OSINT techniques, and MITRE ATT&CK mapping.
• Proficiency with SIEMs and incident response workflows.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, research, and analyze cyber threats, actors, and campaigns.
• Collect and correlate intelligence from OSINT, feeds, dark web, and telemetry.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting across endpoints, networks, and cloud.
• Identify IOCs/IOAs and map adversary behavior using MITRE ATT&CK.
• Produce intelligence reports, advisories, and situational briefs.
• Support IR investigations with threat context and remediation guidance.
• Develop and maintain detection use cases, Sigma rules, and queries.
• Collaborate with SOC, engineering, and stakeholders to improve defenses.
• Track trends and share insights via threat intel platforms.

Skills

Threat intelligence

MITRE ATT&CK

SIEM

OSINT

Threat hunting

Threat intelligence lifecycle

Python/PowerShell

Log correlation

Cyber Kill Chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CCybersecurity

Tools

MISP

ThreatConnect

Recorded Future

Anomali

Sigma rules

KQL

Job description

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) | Full Time

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is a pivotal institution in India's digital payments ecosystem, established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). It operates under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, and is incorporated as a “Not for Profit” company under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956 (now Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013). NPCI is dedicated to building world-class digital payment infrastructure through innovative and efficient retail payment platforms. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NPCI is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture, with zero tolerance for discrimination based on race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation, including support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Our Culture

TheNPCIWAY –OurGuidingPrinciples

At NPCI, we foster a culture of Inclusion, Innovation, and a High-Performance Workplace .

The NPCIWAY isnotjustaframework - it’sasharedcommitmentbyevery individual to align with our evolving business needs, dynamic market conditions, and workforce expectations.

FiveTenetsoftheNPCIWAY

• ForwardThinkingMind-Set
• CustomerFirst
• LeadWith Purpose
• PassiontoDeliver
• AllSucceedTogether

Employee Perks and Benefits

Insurance&Wellness:

• ComprehensiveCoverage :Medical,accidental,andlifeinsurance.
• Employee Assistance Program : Onsite medical center, financial/legal counselling, mental wellness.
• AnnualWellnessBouquet :Holisticwellbeingsupport

Family &Childcare:

• ParentalLeave :Inclusivematernityandpaternityleave.
• Nanny at home Support: Assistance for Working Parents

Mobility&Lifestyle:

• MobilityBenefits :Relocation,transfers,andtravelsupport.
• HomeLoanInterestSupport :Upto50%reimbursement*.
• MobileReimbursement :Newhandsetevery2years.
• CarLease,SalaryAdvance,SubsidizedMeals.
• Reward&RecognitionProgram.
• TechnologyInnovation: PatentsandIPRightspolicy.

RetirementPlanning:

• ProvidentFund(PF) and Gratuity Contributions .

Why Join Us

At NPCI, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of digital payments in India and beyond. NPCI offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that directly impact millions. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and high performance, where every individual is empowered to lead with purpose and deliver with passion. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and collaborative success, NPCI is more than just a workplace - it’s a platform to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful difference.

Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Threat Intelligence Analyst with 3-5 years of experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), Threat Hunting, and Security Operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and reporting emerging cyber threats, threat actors, attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and campaigns that could impact the organization. This role requires close collaboration with Security Operations Center (SOC), Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, and Engineering teams to transform threat intelligence into actionable insights that strengthen the organization's security posture.The successful candidate should possess hands‑on experience with threat intelligence platforms, SIEM technologies, threat hunting methodologies, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and open‑source intelligence (OSINT) techniques. The role demands strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and the ability to communicate complex cybersecurity threats to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Key Responsibilities1.Monitor, research, and analyze cyber threats, threat actors, malware campaigns, and emerging attack trends affecting the organization.
• Key Responsibilities2.Collect, correlate, and evaluate intelligence from multiple sources including OSINT, commercial intelligence feeds, dark web monitoring platforms, and internal security telemetry.
• Key Responsibilities3. Conduct proactive threat hunting activities across endpoints, networks, cloud environments, and security platforms.
• Key Responsibilities4. Identify and validate Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), Indicators of Attack (IOAs), and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Key Responsibilities5. Leverage the MITRE ATT&CK framework to map adversary behaviors and improve detection capabilities.Produce actionable intelligence reports, executive summaries, threat advisories, and situational awareness briefings.
• Key Responsibilities6.Support incident response investigations by providing threat intelligence context, attack attribution, and remediation recommendations.
• Key Responsibilities7. Analyze malware samples and threat actor methodologies to understand attack patterns and potential business impact.
• Key Responsibilities8. Develop and maintain detection use cases, threat hunting queries, Sigma rules, and correlation rules.Monitor dark web forums, underground marketplaces, and external threat sources for risks targeting organizational assets.
• Key Responsibilities9. Collaborate with SOC analysts, security engineers, vulnerability management teams, and business stakeholders to improve cyber defense strategies.
• Key Responsibilities10. Utilize threat intelligence platforms such as MISP, ThreatConnect, Recorded Future, Anomali, or similar technologies for intelligence management and enrichment.
• Key Responsibilities11. Stay current with cybersecurity trends, threat landscapes, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

• Required Skills & Qualifications12. Strong understanding of cyber threat intelligence lifecycle and intelligence-driven security operations.
• Required Skills & Qualifications13. Experience with SIEM solutions such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, or ArcSight.
• Required Skills & Qualifications14. Proficiency in Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, and cloud security monitoring tools.
• Required Skills & Qualifications15. Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Required Skills & Qualifications16. Hands‑on experience with OSINT investigations and threat intelligence platforms.
• Required Skills & Qualifications17. Familiarity with malware analysis concepts, network traffic analysis, endpoint investigations, and log correlation.
• Required Skills & Qualifications18. Experience with STIX/TAXII, IOC management, and threat intelligence sharing mechanisms.
• Required Skills & Qualifications19. Working knowledge of Python, PowerShell, KQL, YARA, or Sigma rules.