Job description
As a Threat Intelligence Specialist, your main responsibility will be to gather, scrutinize, and distill data related to possible security threats that could affect our organization. You will monitor cyberspace for emerging trends, detect vulnerabilities and attack tendencies, and generate actionable intelligence bulletins to guide our organizational decision-making. In partnership with IT and security departments, you will contribute to the creation of strategies aimed at decreasing risks and fortifying our overall security stance. Further, as a Threat Intelligence Specialist, you will also be involved in cyber threat hunting and incident response endeavors. You are expected to stay updated with the latest threats and ensure that our organization remains alert and ready to counteract any cyber attackers.
As a TI Specialist, you will play a vital role in optimizing our threat intelligence capabilities and ensuring the effectiveness of our security operations. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the TI roadmap, optimizing cloud security, and ensuring the correct setup and functionality of tools such as Anomali, Hive, and others.
Job requirements
· Developing and executing the threat intelligence roadmap to enhance security posture.
· Optimizing cloud security measures to mitigate emerging threats effectively.
· Ensuring the proper setup and functionality of threat intelligence tools.
· Acting as a subject matter expert for TI tools, providing guidance and support to the team.
· Collaborating with stakeholders to implement best practices and improve threat detection capabilities.
Job Type: Temporary Contract: 6-12 months
Salary: £350.00-£425.00 per day
Benefits:
· Proven experience in threat intelligence analysis and cybersecurity operations.
· Expertise in tools such as Anomali, Hive, and other TI platforms (list to be confirmed).
· Strong understanding of threat intelligence methodologies and best practices.
· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
· Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
· Relevant certifications (e.g., CTIA, CTI-TAX) are highly desirable.
If you're passionate about leveraging threat intelligence to strengthen cybersecurity defenses, we want to hear from you!
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Information Security: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Reading, RG1 1LG