Threat Intelligence Analyst / Security Analyst Tier II

WaveStrong, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Threat Intelligence Analyst / Security Analyst Tier II for a 6-month contract. The role requires over 2 years of experience in tactical intelligence and 3 years in cybersecurity. Responsibilities include technical analysis of threats and producing intelligence products. A good understanding of the intelligence lifecycle and tools like Shodan and Maltego is essential. This role presents an exciting opportunity for skilled professionals in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• Experience in tactical intelligence or intelligence analysis.
• Knowledge of cyber security concepts and tools.
• Understanding of the intelligence lifecycle and analytic methods.

Responsibilities

• Focus on technical analysis of cyber threats.
• Drive collection and dissemination of intelligence products.
• Triaging tactical reporting on serious threats.

Skills

Tactical intelligence

Cyber security

Open-source intelligence collection

Intelligence product production

Analytic methodologies

Education

2+ years in tactical intelligence or analysis

3+ years in cyber security

Tools

Shodan

Maltego

PassiveTotal

Virus Total

Job description

Exciting Threat Intelligence Analyst / Security Analyst Tier II, 6 months, contract opportunity in Los Angeles, CA.

• 2 plus years of experience in tactical intelligence or intelligence analysis, or a related area.
• 3 plus years of experience in cyber security or related discipline.
• Understands the following concepts: confidence intervals, MITRE, kill chain, C2, passive DNS, traffic light protocol, and collections bias. Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst will focus on technical analysis of threats in order to drive the collection, creation, and dissemination of indicators of compromise and indicators of attack.

• Ability to conduct open-source intelligence collection and analysis.
• Ability to produce intelligence products at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels.
• Familiarity with multiple threat intelligence types, sources, and methods of gathering/ obtaining information and data.
• Basic knowledge of open-source tools, such as Shodan, Maltego, PassiveTotal, and Virus Total.
• Good understanding of the intelligence lifecycle and associated analytic methodologies (Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, ATT&CK, etc.).
• Triaging tactical reporting to focus on serious threats and/or those likely to be perceived as such

• Nice to have: GCTI: Cyber Threat Intelligence, CCTA: Certified Cyber Threat Analyst, CCIP: Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional