Our client, a reputable organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Practitioner for a contracting role. This position presents a unique opportunity to apply your analytical skills and knowledge in cyber intelligence to protect critical infrastructure and national security.
Key Responsibilities:
Takes ownership of a geographic or thematic area of responsibility for focused threat research.
Produces operational and tactical level reports on cyber threats.
Delivers threat intelligence briefs to internal cross-functional stakeholders.
Supports a collaborative culture within cyber operations that is intelligence-informed and proactive.
Collaborates with the Collections and Requirements CTI function to address Requests for Information and satisfy Intelligence Requirements.
Advises on Cyber Threat Levels in line with threat intelligence assessments.
Engages with commercial and external stakeholders and partners to share intelligence effectively.
Acts as a trusted advisor, preparing and presenting complex intelligence information.
Adheres to legal, regulatory, ethical, and professional standards governing intelligence collection and data privacy.
Core Duties:
Collect and aggregate data from various sources to develop actionable intelligence.
Monitor cyber threat landscapes, including OSINT, dark web, and internal security alerts.
Provide timely intelligence during security incidents to support containment and remediation efforts.
Develop detailed threat intelligence reports, briefings, and notifications.
Investigate threat actor behaviours to identify indicators of compromise.
Assess, validate, and report information on current and potential cyber threats.
Advise on geographic and thematic cyber threats to stakeholders.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the external threat landscape and collaborate with other teams.
Job Requirements:
Awareness of various intelligence practices and disciplines (OSINT, HUMINT, SIGINT).
Experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence with a good understanding of related techniques and best practices.
Knowledge of the cyber threat landscape, current affairs, and geopolitics.
Theoretical understanding of tracking cyber threat groups.
Understanding of structured analytical techniques in cyber threat intelligence analysis.
Awareness of security threats, exposures, and risk management.
Knowledge of network protocols such as HTTP(S), SMTP, TCP, SSL/TLS.
Knowledge of OSINT collection, toolsets, and analysis.
Strong communication skills for articulating complex ideas to broad audiences.
Proactive approach to learning and professional development.
Understanding of relevant industry standard frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, D3FEND).
Innovative approach to problem-solving.
Sensitivity to team dynamics and ability to work well in various technical and non-technical groups.
Ability to obtain UK Government SC clearance.
If you are a dedicated Cyber Analyst seeking a challenging contract role in the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and impactful team.
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