Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

About SLED The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state. Job Responsibilities About SLED The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina. With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state. At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice. Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels. From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state. We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities. Learn more about why you should join our team at . General Responsibility Serve as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst for South Carolina Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity (SC CIC). This position will work closely with government agencies, private sector partners, and other stakeholders to identify and address cybersecurity challenges. Gather, analyze, and disseminate information about cyber threats to prevent, detect, and mitigate cyberattacks. Specific Duties Collect, monitor, and analyze cyber threat data from open-source intelligence (OSINT), threat feeds, and other sources to identify patterns, techniques being used, and potential threats. Provide insight and context to enhance the team's efforts to improve the security posture throughout the state. Identify vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure systems, applications, and networks to assess potential attack vectors. Maintain working knowledge of latest attack techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) relevant to SC critical infrastructure. Ensure that SC CIC analysts are briefed on current threats in a digestible, timely, and efficient manner. Develop threat intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts to disseminate to key stakeholders including participants and task force partners, enabling proactive decision-making and risk mitigation strategies. Create content for SC CIC monthly webinar and hosted events to build information security community awareness of emerging cybersecurity threats with appropriate recommendations for countermeasures. Meet with Critical Infrastructure security teams on a routine basis to gain an understanding of their intelligence needs. Minimum And Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree in information technology systems, computer science, or related field and experience in information technology to include experience in a security-focused role. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Advanced technical knowledge of application, hosted service, and cloud security principles. Knowledge of system and network security for common operating systems and local area networks. Knowledge of information risk concepts and principles, with the ability to relate them to business needs and security controls. Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and relay basic cybersecurity best practices. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to establish strong, positive working relationships with government and private officials is essential. Ability to identify and describe problems as well as coordinate resolution with various organizational elements. Ability to provide technical analyses of cybersecurity infrastructure vulnerabilities. Ability to provide counsel for the handling of classified, law enforcement sensitive, and industry proprietary information. Ability to provide technical guidance on complex projects. Involves working with sensitive information concerning critical infrastructure organizations around the state. Must be available 24 / 7 for emergency incident response during scheduled on-call rotations. Additional Comments South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year 15 days sick leave per year 13 paid holidays State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification. Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of South Carolina