Cyber Threat Intelligence US Lead

S&P Global, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Flexible downtime

Continuous learning

Invest in your future

Family friendly perks

Other company perks

Job summary

S&P Global, Inc. seeks a seasoned Cyber Threat Intelligence professional to join the SGA Cyber Defense team in New York.

You will analyze external threat landscapes, coordinate intelligence collection, and translate findings into actionable defensive guidance for senior leaders. Responsibilities include leading proactive research, developing PIR-aligned collection strategies, and collaborating with global security teams to prioritize protections and drive strategic investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, International Relations, or equivalent cyber threat intelligence experience
• Minimum 3+ years in cyber threat intelligence with proactive research and analysis
• Strong OSINT collection and analysis skills and experience with threat intel frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, or Kill Chain
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to present complex findings to diverse audiences
• Experience with threat intel tools and reporting platforms

Responsibilities

• Understand and analyze external cyber threat landscape to inform defensive model
• Oversee collection and synthesis of cyber threat intelligence and incident data to identify patterns and prioritize controls
• Coordinate with other areas to drive strategic direction and improve cross-group workflows
• Lead proactive threat research to identify emerging threats targeting financial services and related industries
• Develop collection strategies aligned to PIRs for strategic and tactical intelligence
• Analyze threat actor groups, infrastructure, tools, and techniques to create actionable intelligence
• Create threat profiles, campaigns, and attribution analyses for security planning
• Collaborate with global security teams to translate research into practical defenses and hunting opportunities
• Produce intelligence assessments, briefings, and leadership-facing reports

Skills

Threat intel

OSINT

MITRE ATT&CK

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Threat intel platforms

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 12

The Team

The SGA Cyber Defense team is at the forefront of protecting S&P 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 and Impact

• Understanding and analyzing the external cyber threat landscape to aid in informing the organisations defensive model
• Oversee and direct the collecting and synthesis of cyber threat intelligence and internal incident data to identify patterns of attack and prioritize controls enhancements
• Liaise and coordinate with other areas of the organisation to drive strategic direction and improve cross group coordination of workflows whilst identifying new intelligence opportunities.
• Lead 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

What We're Looking For

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

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.
• For more information on benefits by country visit: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.

Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), IFTECH202.2 - Middle Professional Tier II (EEO Job Group) S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape. From helping our customers assess new investments across the capital and commodities markets to navigating the energy expansion, acceleration of artificial intelligence, and evolution of public and private markets, we enable the world’s leading organizations to unlock opportunities, solve challenges, and plan for tomorrow - today.