Sr Cybersecurity Analyst - Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)

VulnU; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Target is seeking a Sr Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to support operational and tactical CTI priorities by collecting, evaluating, and analyzing threat information from internal telemetry, open-source data, and vendor sources. You will craft intelligence products to inform detection, response, and risk decisions.

The role requires strong analytic rigor, communication skills, and ability to work with cross-functional teams. Remote or Hybrid work arrangements are available based on needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in cyber security or intelligence disciplines.
• Experience producing intelligence products and briefs for incident response and operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze indicators of compromise, TTPs, and threat actor activity to generate actionable intelligence.
• Draft and deliver finished intelligence products and briefings for CTI priorities.
• Collaborate with security teams to contextualize threats and support investigations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

4-year degree in Cyber Security/Intelligence Studies/Security Studies/International Relations/Political Science/Computer Science

Tools

VirusTotal

VMRay

DomainTools

URLScan

Maltego

Analyst Notebook

Job description

# Sr Cybersecurity Analyst - Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)Target · target.comCategory: Threat IntelligenceLocation: NationwideLevel: SeniorSalary: $88,000 – $158,000The pay range is $88,000.00 - $158,000.00Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.JOIN TARGET AS A SR CYBER THREAT INTELLIGENCE ANALYSTABOUT US:Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.As a Sr Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst on Target’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team, you will support the identification, collection, analysis, production, and dissemination of intelligence on cyber threat activity that may pose a risk to Target. This role contributes to strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence objectives by converting threat reporting, technical indicators, behavioral observations, and internal security context into insights that inform detection, response, and risk prioritization.You will work closely with fellow CTI analysts and cross-functional security partners to understand and communicate cyber threat activity relevant to Target. A successful candidate will demonstrate analytic rigor, technical curiosity, sound judgment, and the ability to operate independently while collaborating across teams to strengthen analytic tradecraft and advance CTI capabilities.Use your skills, experience, and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals. As a Sr Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will:Serve as an all-source cyber threat intelligence analyst supporting operational and tactical CTI priorities through the collection, evaluation, cataloging, and analysis of threat information from internal telemetry, external reporting, open-source research, vendor sources, peer communities, and security investigations.Analyze indicators of compromise, threat actor TTPs, intrusion patterns, malware behaviors, infrastructure, vulnerabilities, and campaign activity to generate actionable intelligence for Target.Develop and maintain subject-matter expertise on cybercriminal groups, emerging threats, technology platforms, and threat vectors relevant to Target’s operating environment.Partner with CSIRT, Reverse Engineering, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, and other security teams to contextualize threats, support investigations, and refine detection and response efforts.Draft, edit, and deliver finished intelligence products and briefings, including threat assessments, actor profiles, incident support reporting, and recurring intelligence updates.Apply structured analytic techniques and frameworks such as the intelligence cycle, Diamond Model, Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and threat hunting methodologies to identify patterns, support judgments, and communicate analytic confidence.Identify opportunities to improve CTI processes, tools, collection requirements, analytic workflows, and dissemination methods; partner with Threat Intelligence Engineering and cross-functional teams to automate and streamline workflows.Coordinate with trusted external peer groups, industry communities, and information-sharing partners to exchange intelligence, maintain awareness of the broader cyber threat landscape, and influence outcomes that advance CTI priorities.Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.ABOUT YOU:4-year degree in Cyber Security, Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Computer Science or equivalent industry experience3 years of experience in information security, preferably in cyber threat intelligence, security operations, incident response, threat hunting, malware analysis, or another investigative cyber role, with understanding of malware analysis fundamentals, indicator development, infrastructure analysis, and detection or response supportExperience tracking cybercriminal, nation-state, high-grade, or other cyber threat actors using internal and external data sources, with knowledge of current threat techniques, vulnerability disclosures, data breach incidents, malware trends, social engineering methods, and security analysis techniquesExtensive experience producing intelligence products and briefings for incident response, detection engineering, security operations, leadership, or business stakeholders, with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and business-relevant languageDemonstrated ability to collect, analyze, synthesize, and interpret qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources; develop threat expertise; identify complex actor behavior patterns; and produce actionable judgments with appropriate analytic confidenceExperience applying analytic frameworks and methodologies such as the intelligence cycle, Diamond Model, Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and structured analytic techniquesExperience using digital investigation and intelligence tools such as VirusTotal, VMRay, DomainTools, URLScan, Maltego, Analyst Notebook, or comparable platforms along with strong online research skills across technical, open-source, social media, forum, and traditional sourcesExceptional problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment that includes supporting time-sensitive security investigationsExcellent communication skills with the ability to speak to both business and technical teams as well as translate ideas between themSelf-driven and results oriented; able to meet tight timelinesMotivated, team player with ability to collaborate effectively across global teamThis position may be considered for a Remote or Hybrid (known internally at Target as \"Flex for Your Day\") work arrangement based on Target's needs. A Remote work arrangement means the team member works full-time from home or an alternate location that's not a Target location, does not have a desk at a Target location and may travel to HQ up to 4 times a year. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team member's core role may be performed either remote or onsite at a Target location depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location, unless otherwise prescribed by Target.Benefits EligibilityPlease paste this url into your preferred browser to learn about benefits eligibility for this role: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou\\_DAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA)In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations HRHelp.Target.com. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed through this channel. Application deadline is : 10/29/2026