Principal Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Accenture; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Principal Intelligence Analyst to lead high-impact cyber threat intelligence across multiple teams. You will deliver across the intelligence lifecycle, mentor analysts, and brief senior stakeholders on complex findings with tight timelines.

The role emphasizes broad CTI expertise, cross-team coordination, and the ability to operate with limited direction in a dynamic security environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in cyber threat intelligence (CTI), cyber operations, or intelligence analysis
• Minimum 5 years across at least two intelligence disciplines, including collection, attribution, campaign analysis, or technical threat analysis
• Minimum 3 years of experience using at least one Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP) and at least 2 years of experience leveraging commercial CTI providers (e.g., Flashpoint, Recorded Future, Intel 471, Cybersixgill)
• Minimum 3 years of experience applying the MITRE ATT&CK framework in intelligence analysis, reporting, or threat modeling
• Minimum 3 years of experience using structured analytic techniques (e.g., Analysis of Competing Hypotheses, key assumptions checks, diamond model) in intelligence production
• Minimum 3 years of experience applying estimative language and confidence levels in written intelligence assessments
• Minimum 2 years of experience serving in a senior analytical capacity (e.g., deputy analyst, principal analyst, or equivalent role supporting operational or enterprise intelligence functions)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Responsibilities

• Deliver intelligence analysis across multiple domains, including collection, attribution, campaign tracking, and technical threat analysis
• Produce high-quality intelligence products that support operational and strategic decision-making
• Apply structured analytic techniques to assess threat activity and develop defensible assessments
• Conduct quality review of analytical products, including attribution and campaign analysis
• Support cross-team coordination and contribute to priority intelligence efforts without formal management responsibility
• Provide surge support to high-priority intelligence requirements and emerging threat scenarios
• Mentor and onboard analysts across multiple teams, contributing to overall analytical capability development
• Brief senior stakeholders on intelligence findings, often on short timelines

Skills

CTI experience

Intelligence analysis

Structured analytic techniques

MITRE ATT&CK

TIP usage

Mentoring analysts

Senior briefing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP)

Commercial CTI providers (Flashpoint, Recorded Future, Intel 471, Cybersixgill)

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Principal Intelligence Analyst to lead high-impact cyber threat intelligence across multiple teams. You will deliver across the intelligence lifecycle, mentor analysts, and brief senior stakeholders on complex findings with tight timelines.

The role emphasizes broad CTI expertise, cross-team coordination, and the ability to operate with limited direction in a dynamic security environment.