Sr. Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst

Information Management Resources, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Long-term disability (LTD)

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Voluntary coverages

Job summary

IMRI in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst to join our onsite team. You will conduct advanced threat analysis, produce actionable intelligence, and support 8x5 operations with after-hours escalation.

The role emphasizes collaboration across incident response, SOC, IT, and security teams to defend critical infrastructure. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in IT/cyber and 3+ years in CTI, with experience using CTI platforms and OSINT tools.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of general IT and/or cyber experience.
• 3+ years as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst.
• Strong experience producing intelligence products for leadership and operational teams.
• Familiar with threat actor behavior, TTPs, and indicators tracking.
• Solid understanding of CTI frameworks and the intelligence lifecycle.
• 2+ years working with commercial CTI platforms (e.g., Anomali, Recorded Future, ThreatConnect).
• Experience with OSINT collection tools and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-security environment.
• Familiarity with maritime or critical infrastructure sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical threat analysis to identify IOCs and IOAs based on real-time intelligence.
• Monitor, analyze, and respond to security threats using CTI platforms in 8x5 operations and after-hours escalation.
• Conduct OSINT gathering using tools like Shodan, Maltego, PassiveTotal, and VirusTotal.
• Produce high-quality tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence reports for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Monitor and become SME on known adversaries and threat actors; elevate intelligence on threats.
• Apply Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and Diamond Model to assess cyber threat behavior.
• Work cross-functionally with incident response, SOC, IT, and security operations teams.
• Continuously improve detection logic by feeding intelligence into detection engineering and threat hunting.
• Triage and prioritize threats, focusing on serious, credible intel impacting critical operations.
• Maintain detailed documentation and contribute to evolving threat playbooks and response plans.

Skills

IT/cyber experience

CTI Analyst experience

Intelligence reporting

Threat actor behavior & TTPs

CTI frameworks & lifecycle

CTI platforms

OSINT collection

Analytical skills

Communication to stakeholders

Independent & team player

Maritime/critical infra awareness

Tools

Anomali

Recorded Future

ThreatConnect

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Join our award-winning team at Information Management Resources, Inc. (IMRI), a small business leader in the technology industry known for our commitment to innovation, excellence, and authenticity. Founded in 1992, IMRI has been at the forefront of delivering advanced cybersecurity and IT solutions, safeguarding organizations against evolving threats. We have built a reputation for our expertise in Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Strategic Business Consulting, and Staff Augmentation. Guided by our core values of innovation, excellence, and a solution-driven mindset, we have served a diverse portfolio of customers that includes federal agencies, state and local governments, and Fortune 1000 companies.

At IMRI, we recognize the integral part our employees play in our ongoing success. To support this, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, tailored to meet the individual needs of our employees. We are committed to promoting their overall well-being and equipping them with the necessary tools to flourish in their careers. We welcome you to be a part of our ongoing mission as we continue to navigate the digital landscape, committed to empowering organizations with our innovative solutions.

JOB DESCRIPTION - CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

Work Location is 100 percent onsite in the Long Beach/San Pedro area. Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

Are you ready toelevate your careerand make ahigh-profile impactin the world of cybersecurity? IMRI is seeking adynamic and mission-driven Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analystto take on ahigh-visibility rolecrucial to protecting critical infrastructures. This is your opportunity to be at theepicenter of threat intelligence operations, where your skills will driveactionable defense strategiesto safeguard the Port and its stakeholders against evolving cyber threats.

As aCTI Analyst, you'll conductadvanced analysisof adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), transformingcomplex intelligenceintoclear, actionable insights. Your contributions will directly shape how cyber risks are anticipated and mitigated, positioning you as akey playerin defending against today'smost sophisticated threat actors. This position is a great opportunity to contribute tocritical, high-stakes operations, tailor-made for atalented individual ready to rise to the next levelin your cybersecurity career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform technical threat analysis to identify and produce IOCs and IOAs based on real-time intelligence.


• Leverage intelligence platforms and tools (e.g., Anomali) to monitor, analyze, and respond to security threats in support of 8x5 operations and after-hours escalation.


• Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering using tools like Shodan, Maltego, PassiveTotal, and VirusTotal.


• Produce high-quality tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence reports for both internal teams and stakeholders.


• Monitor, track, and become the subject matter expert (SME) on known adversaries and threat actors; elevate intelligence on active or emerging threats.


• Apply analytic models including the Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, and Diamond Model to assess and report on cyber threat behavior.


• Work cross-functionally with incident response, SOC, IT, and security operations teams to provide intelligence support.


• Continuously improve detection logic and security controls by feeding intelligence back into detection engineering and threat hunting efforts.


• Triage and prioritize threats, focusing on serious, credible intelligence that could impact critical operations.


• Maintain detailed, clear documentation and contribute to evolving threat playbooks and response plans.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of general IT and/or cyber experience


• 3+ years of experience as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst.


• Strong experience producing intelligence products for various levels of leadership and operational teams.


• Familiar with threat actor behavior, TTPs, and indicators tracking.


• Solid understanding of CTI frameworks and the full intelligence lifecycle.


• 2+ years working with commercial CTI platforms (e.g., Anomali, Recorded Future, ThreatConnect).


• Experience with OSINT collection tools and techniques.


• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.


• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-security environment.


• Familiarity with maritime or critical infrastructure sectors is a plus.

IMRI offers top-tier benefits that include: medical coverage through nationally recognized carriers, ancillary coverages, paid vacation and sick leave in compliance with all state and local laws, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance and LTD, and several additional voluntary coverages.

Pay will be commensurate with the experience, skills, and qualifications that the candidate brings to the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

IMRI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. IMRI prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment and provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and other lawful job-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a federal contractor, IMRI complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA and takes affirmative action with respect to qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans as required by law.