Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Lead

Welcome to Aventiv! Please watch this brief video to find out if this is the place you want to be! Aventiv Technologies – Where your future awaits - YouTube • *Associate Referral Reward Eligible** Job Purpose: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Lead to join our dynamic security team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in cybersecurity, with a significant focus on threat intelligence, analysis, and dissemination. This role is critical in enhancing our defensive posture by proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating emerging cyber threats. You will be instrumental in transforming raw threat data into actionable intelligence, influencing our security strategies, and protecting our organization from sophisticated attacks. Essential Duties: • * Work in a consultative fashion with IT organization and business unit leadership to share the vision and operational requirements to improve the security posture for threat intelligence. • Deliver strategic thought-leadership for multiple information security disciplines such as infrastructure patching, application security, and identification of zero-day threat remediation steps. • Lead and support ongoing work with the CSO team to build systems for analyzing asset priorities, threat levels, intelligence tracking, and appropriate action plans. • Proactively identify, collect, and analyze raw threat data from various sources (OSINT, commercial feeds, dark web, incident response, etc.). • Conduct in-depth analysis of cyber threat actor Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), motivations, and capabilities. • Utilize threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and tools to enrich, correlate, and prioritize threat data. • Perform malware analysis and reverse engineering to understand threat functionalities and indicators of compromise (IOCs). • Produce timely, accurate, and actionable threat intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for various stakeholders (security operations, incident response, leadership, etc.). • Translate complex technical threat information into clear, concise, and business-relevant insights. • Develop and maintain threat intelligence products such as threat profiles, attack surface maps, and vulnerability assessments. • Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences. • Collaborate with Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) and Incident Response teams to integrate threat intelligence into detection and response playbooks. • Provide guidance on implementing proactive security controls and defensive strategies based on current threat landscapes. • Identify potential attack vectors and vulnerabilities specific to our organization. • Support incident response efforts by providing context and insights into ongoing attacks. • Develop scripts and automation routines to enhance threat intelligence collection, processing, and dissemination. • Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, vulnerabilities, and geopolitical developments. • Participate in industry forums, conferences, and information-sharing groups to enhance threat intelligence capabilities. • Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the growth of the threat intelligence function. • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information. • Perform other related duties as assigned or required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • * Proven experience with the intelligence lifecycle (planning, collection, processing, analysis, dissemination). • Strong understanding of common cyber-attack methodologies, threat actor TTPs, and kill chain frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain). • Proficiency in analyzing various types of threat data, including network traffic, malware samples, system logs, and open-source intelligence. • Hands-on experience with TIPs, SIEMs and EDRs. • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis and automation. • Experience with forensic tools and techniques for malware analysis and reverse engineering is highly desirable. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information to diverse audiences. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. • Proficient in NIST 800-53, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and cybersecurity risk management program. Minimum Qualifications: • * High school diploma or GED • Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years specifically focused on threat intelligence. • GCTI, CTIA, or similar certification Preferred Qualifications: • * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. • CISSP strongly preferred. • Five plus (5+) years of background functioning in a lead role for vulnerability management, cloud security, or threat intelligence management. Physical Requirements: • * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment. • Occasionally, this position may need to reach, stoop, or kneel. Salary and Benefits: At Aventiv, our salary and benefits are designed to fit you as a whole person. We offer a salary range based on experience and qualifications to ensure your unique contributions are met with our most competitive offer. • $116,443.66 - $132,745.76 per year • Eligible for $255 to purchase company equipment (keyboard, monitor, headset, etc. (if applicable) • Health Insurance • 401(k) • Disability • Life Insurance • Paid Time Off • Voluntary Benefits Aventiv Privacy Policy: www.aventiv.com/privacy Equal Employment Policy: Aventiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All decisions regarding recruiting, hiring, promotion, assignment, training, termination and other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, biological sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender presentation, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, work-related injury, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. 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