Threat Intelligence Analyst

Threat Intelligence Analyst

Full Time Perm

Shift: Hybrid - 3 days on location

Salary: $96,600 - $144,900 with 8% annual bonus

Location: Columbus, OH or Merrillville, IN

Relocation Assistance Provided

NiSource is one of the largest fully regulated utility companies in the U.S., serving millions of customers across six states. We're more than an energy provider—we're a team committed to innovation, inclusion, and growth. At NiSource, you'll find a workplace that encourages collaboration, supports professional development, and empowers employees to make an impact.

NiSource Enterprise Security encompasses our Corporate Security, Cybersecurity, Security Compliance, and Operational Technology teams, ensuring collaboration and continuity in securing our critical business operations and creating a safe working environment for all. Within the broader security organization, the Threat Intelligence Analysts provide a critical bridge between security theory and practice, offering insights that shape our security strategies

The Cybersecurity and Physical Threat Intelligence Team plays a pivotal role in identifying and analyzing cyber and physical threats, emerging risks, and industry developments. Our team partners closely with Cybersecurity Incident Response, Physical Security Operations, Cyber Risk Management, and other stakeholders to detect and mitigate potential threats to the business across our digital and physical environments. As cyber and physical threats continue to converge, our fused intelligence program drives cohesion, a proactive approach, and strengthens information-sharing practices across the Enterprise Security department.

As a Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will follow the intelligence lifecycle to collect, analyze, and interpret threat data, build tactical and strategic intelligence products based on documented trends, and inform security protocols with actionable intelligence. You will have the opportunity to support and further develop our protective intelligence and travel security programs. You will partner with a range of stakeholders across Enterprise Security to deliver intelligence-led insights for company events, travel, incident response, investigations, and geopolitical trends. You will also play a key role in improving intelligence processes, reporting, and automation capabilities while building strong relationships across the organization and with external partners.

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Collect and analyze open-source, proprietary, and partner intelligence related to geopolitical risks, critical infrastructure and industry developments, threat actors, and physical security concerns
• Produce strategic and tactical intelligence products, including threat assessments, executive briefings, and risk forecasts, and ensure intelligence reports are relevant, timely, and aligned with business requirements
• Support executive-focused protective intelligence and travel security programs by tracking upcoming travel and events, producing travel briefings, and providing real-time updates or assistance
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity and Corporate Security teams on incident response and investigations. Compile available intelligence into timely, high-confidence products
• Continue to update key stakeholders throughout a security or crisis event to provide essential information, translate technical information for a business audience, and support overall business response and recovery efforts
• Assist in developing new intelligence reporting thresholds, templates, products, and data collection mechanisms
• Develop and maintain intelligence metrics, dashboards, investigative records, and KPIs to ensure that team activities are measurable and aligned to business objectives
• Utilize intelligence tools and platforms such as Dataminr, Google Threat Intelligence, Skopenow, TLO, other OSINT capabilities to support routine monitoring, investigations, and analysis
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance information sharing and benchmarking across physical and cyber disciplines
• Participate periodically in procedural audits, analytic reviews, lessons-learned sessions, or after-action reports
• Continuously refine sourcing strategies and help evaluate technology needs within the changing AI and information security environment

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in Threat Intelligence, Security Operations, Incident Response, Intelligence Analysis, or related fields in the public or private sectors
• 4+ years of experience applying the intelligence lifecycle, analytical frameworks such as structured analytic techniques (SATs), and conducting research with OSINT, HUMINT, SIGINT, or GEOINT methodologies
• 4+ years of experience producing all-source intelligence reports, briefings, and assessments for both technical and senior business audiences
• 4+ years of experience working with intelligence platforms and OSINT tools such as Dataminr, Google Threat Intelligence, Flashpoint, International SOS, Skopenow, and a range of social media platforms.
• Proficiency in Word, SharePoint, Excel, Power BI, and AI models for data analytics and tracking

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or relevant industry certifications
• 5+ years in a strategic Threat Intelligence role with experience developing a wide array of analytic intelligence products for senior leaders and iterating on intelligence processes, methodologies, and program KPIs
• Excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and innovative work environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear and actionable insights
• Experience with the utility or energy industry
• Experience with AI and ML technologies in security

Disclaimer

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

***Please note there is a short open-ended questionnaire to complete regarding your work experience towards the end of the application. This questionnaire can take up 10 - 15 minutes to complete.***

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As a public utility, NiSource provides essential services to customers 24/7. Emergency needs can arise at various times throughout the year, including during storm season. Employees may be required to support emergency response efforts, which could include working outside normal hours or assisting with tasks outside of typical responsibilities.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Workplace Connection We value a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and able to do their best work. We encourage open dialogue, value different perspectives, and work collaboratively with employees, customers, and partners.

We recognize and respect the unique experiences people bring, including different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints. We treat others with professionalism and care, and we each play a part in creating a positive work environment.

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