Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

LevelUP HCS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LevelUP HCS is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional in New York, NY, to enhance the cyber defense posture of financial services. The role involves delivering advanced threat intelligence and supporting incident response efforts.

Key responsibilities include tracking emerging threats, developing tailored intelligence reports, and acting as a subject matter expert during security incidents. A Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field along with experience in threat intelligence is required.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in cyber threat intelligence or incident response.
• Strong understanding of the intelligence lifecycle.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Diamond Model.

Responsibilities

• Track and evaluate emerging cyber threats impacting financial services.
• Develop and deliver intelligence reports for technical teams and leadership.
• Translate threat data into practical recommendations for enhanced defenses.

Skills

Cyber threat intelligence

Incident response

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk)

Threat Intelligence Platforms

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional who can deliver threat intelligence and support incident response to proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate evolving cyber threats within a financial services environment.

Role Overview

This position plays a key role in strengthening the organization’s cyber defense posture by delivering advanced threat intelligence and supporting incident response efforts. The individual will manage the full threat intelligence lifecycle such as identifying and collecting relevant data to analyzing trends, and delivering actionable insights.

In addition, this role partners closely with security operations to provide context during active incidents and ensures stakeholders are informed through clear, timely intelligence reporting that supports risk mitigation and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and evaluate emerging cyber threats, with an emphasis on risks impacting the financial services industry (e.g., ransomware, banking malware, advanced persistent threats).
• Develop and deliver intelligence reports tailored to both technical teams and senior leadership.
• Build and maintain detailed profiles of threat actors, including their tactics, capabilities, and evolving objectives.
• Translate complex threat data into practical recommendations to enhance defensive controls.
• Act as a subject matter expert during high-priority or complex security incidents.
• Provide actionable intelligence and threat context to support investigation and remediation efforts.
• Partner with security operations teams to improve response effectiveness and speed.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to integrate intelligence insights into broader security efforts.
• Enhance organizational awareness by consolidating intelligence from multiple sources and teams.
• Build relationships with external intelligence communities and information-sharing groups to stay ahead of emerging threats.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to ongoing improvements in threat intelligence processes and tooling.
• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in cyber threat intelligence, incident response, or similar functions (financial services experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of the intelligence lifecycle and its practical application.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and the Diamond Model.
• Experience working with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk) and Threat Intelligence Platforms.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP or GCTI are a plus.