Threat Intelligence Analyst (Remote)

As a Threat Intelligence analyst – OSINT, you will play a key role in our threat intelligence team.

Together with colleagues spanning almost all time zones you will help to make our clients safer and more secure against cyber threats by helping them understand the motivations of relevant actors, identifying their targets and how they operate.

The Global threat intelligence team has built a very strong reputation when it comes to collecting our own data and combining this with open and commercial sources. This role involves analysis of cyber threats, the development of actionable intelligence, and collaboration with various teams.

Your support to the wider organization will be critical in the development of NCC Group’s Threat Intelligence capabilities and the broader service we offer.

Key Accountabilities:

Threat Intelligence Analysis:

• Track, document and report different types of Threat Actors
• Document and report on their TTPs, IOCs and Infrastructure
• In-depth analysis, document and report on malware families

Support:

• Support the other pillars within the GTI team with research and analysis
• Support CIRT teams across the group from a Threat Intelligence perspective
• Answer internal and external RFI's

Collaboration and Information Sharing:

• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and industry forums to share threat intelligence.
• Participate in information-sharing communities to stay abreast of the latest threat landscape.
• Present at internal and external conferences and events, on occasion.
• Communicate directly with clients to present research findings, get feedback, and answer questions.

Tool Management:

• Manage and optimize threat intelligence platforms and tools to enhance analysis efficiency. Evaluate and recommend new tools to improve the overall capabilities of the threat intelligence function.
• Gain and maintain access to dark web resources. Web forums, shops, markets, and chat services.

Skills and Experience:

• A bachelor's or master's degree ore equivalent experience in Computer Science or Information Security or equivalent experience.
• Experience and affinity with technical writing.
• Experience in working as a Threat Intelligence analyst or a similar position
• Knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, Domain Name System (DNS)
• Knowledge of cybercrime terminology and concepts
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies, operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS, Unix)
• Offensive security reconnaissance skills
• Familiarity with the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) cycle

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy (candidate-privacy-notice-261023.pdf (nccgroupplc.com)). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.