Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Salary £50,000 - £60,000 - Hybrid - WFH Euro Projects Recruitment is working with a leading Microsoft Partner in Scotland to recruit a permanent Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst. This is a genuine Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst role with a strong focus on proactive threat hunting, intelligence-led investigations and client engagement. The successful Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst will work closely with SOC analysts, incident responders and engineering teams, using the Microsoft security stack to identify, analyse and mitigate cyber threats. The Role Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst As a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will be responsible for proactively identifying, analysing and mitigating cyber threats across a varied client base. The Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst will combine hands-on technical capability with strong communication skills, producing actionable intelligence and presenting findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Key responsibilities include: Threat Hunting & Analysis Conduct proactive cyber threat hunts based on predefined scenarios and hypotheses Utilise threat intelligence feeds, OSINT sources and commercial platforms to enrich detections Investigate Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and attacker behaviour Analyse adversary techniques and map activity to the MITRE ATT&CK framework Develop, tune and maintain detection rules for SIEM and EDR platforms Threat Intelligence Management Collect, validate and analyse cyber threat intelligence from multiple sources Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities and attack trends Produce clear, actionable cyber threat intelligence reports for internal teams and clients Client Engagement & Reporting Prepare and deliver cyber threat intelligence briefings Create reports for strategic, operational and tactical audiences Present findings in client meetings, translating technical detail into business risk and impact Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with SOC analysts, incident responders and security engineers Contribute to playbook development and threat hunting automation Participate in service reviews and governance meetings Support continuous improvement across cyber threat detection and intelligence capability What They Are Looking For 2 to 3 years experience in a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst or Threat Hunting role Strong understanding of cyber threats, malware and adversary TTPs Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR Good working knowledge of KQL (Kusto Query Language) Strong understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework Experience investigating IOCs and real-world security incidents Excellent written and verbal communication skills Comfortable working in a client-facing role Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail Ability to manage multiple investigations under pressure Genuine interest in cyber security and continuous learning Desirable Python or scripting experience Threat intelligence platforms OSINT research MSP or consultancy background Whats On Offer £50,000 to £60,000 salary depending on experience Permanent position with long-term career development Strong investment in training and development Annual bonuses linked to Microsoft and professional accreditations Private healthcare and contributory pension Flexible working arrangements Edinburgh office attendance typically once or twice per month Location Scotland based. Aligned to the Edinburgh office with a high level of flexibility. The priority is finding the right Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, not rigid office attendance. Keywords Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst, Cyber Threat Analyst, Threat Hunter, Cyber Security Analyst, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, KQL, Kusto Query Language, SIEM, EDR, MITRE ATT&CK, Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Malware Analysis, IOCs, OSINT, SOC, Incident Response, Blue Team, Microsoft Security, Azure Security, MSP, Managed Services, Cyber Security Jobs Scotland