Threat Intelligence Analyst

SOC Threat Intelligence Analyst

Work Location: Iowa Department of Management Division of Information Technology Security Operations Center (SOC)

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain priority intelligence requirements
• Collect and maintain intelligence data
• Analyze threat data and assess threat/risks to state and local government, and other partners
• Identify tactics, techniques, and procedures used by threat actors
• Use and maintain CTI tools and platforms
• Collect and disseminate CTI
• Compile reports and translate the content into actionable activities for various stakeholders
• Coordinate and communicate CTI with external partners
• Investigate, mitigate, and defend against threat actor motives, targets, and tactics

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Five years’ experience with threat intelligence and analytics techniques
• High integrity
• Strong understanding of cyber security technologies and strategies
• Ability to work effectively with customers, independently, and as part of a team
• Takes initiative to develop threat intel products
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Capable of documenting and explaining technical details/efforts in a concise, actionable manner
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), GIAC Security Essentials(GSEC), or other information security certification is preferred.