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clearanceHuntsville, AL3 days ago

$100,000 per year

Occupations

Information Security AnalystsIntelligence AnalystsInformation Security Engineers

Industries

Computer Systems Design ServicesNational SecurityOther Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Huntsville, AL Top Secret Polygraph not specified Career Level not specified $100,000 - $130,000
Job Description: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Overview: Seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to support a high-impact cybersecurity program within a complex, technology-driven environment. This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and contextualizing emerging cyber threats, with an emphasis on understanding adversary behavior and strengthening defensive capabilities. You will operate from the perspective of threat actors—analyzing motivations, techniques, and attack patterns—to deliver actionable intelligence that improves detection, response, and overall security posture.
Responsibilities:
  • Perform in-depth threat research and analysis related to advanced cyber adversaries, including nation-state and criminal activity
  • Assess how emerging threats impact organizational systems, users, and operations
  • Collaborate with security operations teams to support incident detection, response, and investigation efforts
  • Develop and refine detection logic, signatures, and monitoring strategies
  • Translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable intelligence for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Produce concise threat assessments, reports, and intelligence summaries
  • Identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and map them to adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
  • Contribute to improving defensive measures, reducing attack surface, and strengthening overall cybersecurity posture
  • Escalate significant findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams for further analysis and response
Required Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity or information security 4+ years of hands-on experience in cyber threat intelligence or threat research
  • Strong understanding of adversary methodologies, including nation-state and organized cybercrime activity
  • Experience translating complex cyber events into clear narratives for varied audiences
  • Working knowledge of internet technologies, online ecosystems, and publicly available data sources
  • Experience with network protocols, system operations, and security monitoring tools
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM and endpoint technologies (e.g., Splunk, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, BigFix, or similar tools)
  • Familiarity with threat analysis frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and Diamond Model
  • Experience collecting and analyzing IOCs and using them to identify intrusion activity and attack patterns
  • Strong analytical writing skills with the ability to produce concise, high-quality intelligence reporting
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Background supporting intelligence, national security, or mission-focused environments
  • Experience with threat intelligence platforms such as MISP, Mandiant, CrowdStrike, Recorded Future, or similar
  • Experience in intelligence collection and development of analytic products
  • Industry certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, GCTI, GREM, or comparable
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Level

SeniorL5

Salary

$100,000 per year

Location

Huntsville, AL

Occupation

Information Security Analysts

Industry

Computer Systems Design Services

Posted

3 days ago

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