Threat Intelligence Analyst

Job Title: Threat Intelligence Analyst Location: Houston, TX, US (remote or hybrid options available) Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 per year Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree Job Type: Full Time Job Code: EC004I Travel Requirement: Up to 80% Position Overview Collect, analyze, and interpret cyber threat intelligence to identify and mitigate security risks. Proactively defend against emerging threats in collaboration with SOC, incident response, and security operations teams. Key Responsibilities Collect and analyze threat intelligence from open sources (OSINT), dark web, threat feeds, and industry reports. Identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) used by threat actors. Track Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and emerging cyber threats relevant to the organization. Collaborate with SOC analysts, incident responders, and security engineers to enhance cyber defenses. Provide real‑time intelligence during security incidents to assist in rapid response. Develop YARA rules, Sigma rules, and threat hunting queries to detect malicious activity. Analyze malware samples, phishing campaigns, and exploit techniques. Reverse‑engineer malware to extract IOCs and behavioral patterns. Contribute to development of security detections, playbooks, and automated threat response. Create intelligence reports, dashboards, and risk assessments for stakeholders. Provide threat briefings and recommendations to security teams and leadership. Maintain documentation of threat actor profiles, attack campaigns, and evolving threats. Improve threat intelligence sharing and collaboration with industry partners and ISACs. Stay updated on nation‑state actors, cybercriminal groups, and hacktivist movements. Enhance security policies, detection capabilities, and proactive defense measures. Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or related field. Experience: 3+ years in threat intelligence, SOC operations, malware analysis, or cybersecurity research. Certifications (Preferred): CTIA, GCTI, CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent. Technical Proficiency Experience with Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs), SIEM (Splunk, QRadar), and EDR solutions. Proficiency in OSINT tools (Shodan, VirusTotal, Threat Intelligence Feeds, MISP, Maltego). Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain, and adversary tactics. Familiarity with Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting for automation and data analysis. Soft Skills Analytical & Critical Thinking – assess threat intelligence and correlate findings to security incidents. Communication – present complex threat intelligence insights to technical and non‑technical audiences. Work Environment & Schedule Full‑time role with remote or hybrid work options. May require on‑call support for high‑priority security incidents. Collaboration with SOC teams, government agencies, law enforcement, and industry partners. Must be able to travel internationally. #J-18808-Ljbffr K L McKinney Consulting