Cyber Intelligence Consultant COS490

Position Summary Responsible for providing subject matter expertise and guidance on the detection, identification, evaluation, and escalation of cyber threats. Provide expertise and execution in the day-to-day operations related to threat research, triage, coordination, and resolution. Ensure all regulatory, contractual, and internal security requirements are met and execute assigned tasks as part of an on‑call rotation. Responsibilities Work directly with the Enterprise Vulnerability Management (EVM), SIEM, Incident Response, and Investigations teams to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities and assess their potential impact on the company’s technology and business operations. Strategically manage key external security-related relationships to ensure processes and controls align with company goals and risk‑compliance policies. Communicate effectively with senior management, leadership, business peers, IT peers, and vendors to solve business/technical problems and provide technical solutions. Coordinate with Business Systems management on escalated security concerns to ensure satisfactory resolution. Apply critical thinking and analytical writing focused on attacker capabilities to eliminate, degrade, or deny access to systems and information. Provide targeting analysis in support of all source collection activities; exploit large quantities of data to discover relationships and patterns. Use knowledge, creativity, and analytic trade‑craft best practices to solve complex problems under conditions of uncertainty. Participate in trend/correlation analysis and scenario forecasting at both tactical and strategic levels. Participate in red teaming, war‑gaming, and the development/execution of exercises. Respond to ad‑hoc vulnerability and threat related queries from technology and business users. Research and craft analytic papers on strategic, geographical, and functional topics. Develop a sophisticated understanding of cyber‑threat capabilities and intentions; identify new TTPs and signatures used by threat actors. Ensure timely response to all suspense deadlines and administrative actions. Maintain confidentiality and ethics within the framework of the engagement. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in MIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Master of Science degree desired. At least 5 years of cyber security‑related experience, or a combination of related intelligence, investigations, IT, or other relevant experience demonstrating equivalency. At least 3 years of demonstrated business and technical acumen in developing and/or working with technical security or IT compliance solutions that deliver best practices for building and monitoring controls for information protection and threat management. In‑depth knowledge of IT systems and applications. Superior communication skills. Proven experience recommending innovative risk‑management or compliance solutions to support complex business requirements. Strong relationship management, facilitation, project management, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to coach and mentor less experienced team members. Relevant Information Security certifications and training desired. Preferred Qualifications Have an active SECRET or TS/SCI clearance, or the ability to obtain one. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Xcel Energy Services Inc