Senior Cybersecurity Threat Analyst

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We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Threat Analyst to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. This role is responsible for developing and implementing threat models, providing remediation advice and planning, conducting threat hunting activities, and proposing new detections. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cybersecurity with a focus on offensive and defensive techniques, demonstrating the ability to conduct proof of concept on vulnerabilities and educate the blue team on the use of offensive tooling.

Key Responsibilities include:

Threat Modeling and Remediation Planning:

• Develop and maintain threat models to identify, assess, and mitigate potential security risks across the organization’s infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business processes, systems, and data flows for accurate threat modeling.
• Provide detailed remediation advice and planning to mitigate identified threats and vulnerabilities.
• Work closely with the incident response team to ensure effective handling of security incidents based on threat models.

Threat Hunting and Detection:

• Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify malicious activities, potential threats, and vulnerabilities within the organization’s network and systems.
• Develop and implement new detection strategies and tools to identify and respond to emerging threats.
• Analyze threat intelligence data to identify trends, patterns, and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to improve detection capabilities.
• Regularly update detection mechanisms based on new intelligence and emerging threats.

Vulnerability Proof of Concept and Offensive Tooling Knowledge Transfer:

• Perform proof of concept (PoC) testing on vulnerabilities to assess the potential impact and validate security controls.
• Develop and document PoC scripts and methodologies for identified vulnerabilities to enhance understanding and response strategies.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to the blue team on offensive tooling, including the use and detection of tools used by adversaries.
• Assist in the development of defensive tactics and techniques by leveraging insights gained from offensive tool usage.

Collaboration and Reporting:

• Collaborate with the blue team and other security teams to enhance the organization’s overall security posture.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on threat modeling, hunting activities, PoC findings, and detection proposals.
• Communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of security risks and mitigation strategies.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat modeling, threat hunting, vulnerability assessment, or incident response.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, and offensive and defensive security techniques.
• Hands-on experience with threat modeling methodologies, such as STRIDE, PASTA, or ATT&CK.
• Proficiency in using cybersecurity tools for threat hunting, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, Nmap, Metasploit, etc.).
• Experience in developing and conducting proof of concepts for vulnerabilities and security controls.
• Familiarity with offensive security tools and techniques, such as exploitation frameworks, malware analysis, and red teaming.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think like an adversary.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex security issues to diverse audiences.

Preferred Skills:

• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, OSCP, GCIH, etc.).
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Knowledge of cloud security and securing cloud-based environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience working in a SOC or with incident response teams.

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Requisition ID: 403270  | Work Area: Information Technology  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Professional  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.