We a seeking a diligent Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead for one of our esteemed projects. The successful candidate leads a team and is proficient in network analysis, Cyber threat intelligence and can proactively defend against cyber-attacks.
Mandatory Skill(s)
- Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Engineering or Information Technology;
- Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in threat hunting, ideally with a focus on advanced persistent threats;
- Proven track record of managing and leading high-performing security teams;
- Expertise in digital forensics, particularly Windows and Linux malware analysis and OS exploitation methodologies;
- Good Knowledge of network data (Netflow, DNS, Firewall logs);
- Proficient in log analysis and security event management using tools like Splunk, ELK, or similar SIEM platforms, with experience in malware triage;
- In-depth knowledge of cyber threat analysis frameworks such as the Kill Chain, Diamond Model, and MITRE ATT&CK framework;
- Strong understanding of malware families, attack vectors, and tactics used in modern network-based threats;
- Proficient in scripting or programming languages such as Perl, Python, Bash, or PowerShell, with a deep understanding of web applications and APIs;
- Demonstrates exceptional integrity, initiative, and resilience, with the ability to maintain focus and drive in high-pressure environments;
- Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the capacity to perform in-depth contextual analysis to inform decision-making;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capability to effectively collaborate across teams and clearly articulate technical findings.
Desirable Skill(s)
- Knowledge of creating YARA or Snort signatures;
- Possession of relevant professional certifications such as EnCE, GCFA, GREM, GNFA, GCTI, CISSP.
Responsibilities
- Play an instrumental in proactively discovering hidden threats, minimizing the detection timeframe for cyber-attacks;
- Lead a team, applying expertise in network/host intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or threat intelligence to develop custom analytics for enhanced cyber defense;
- Direct and ensure the timely completion of threat hunting initiatives;
- Aiding in the team's prioritization of tasks;
- Conducting proactive analysis of network data (Netflow, DNS, Firewall logs) to uncover potential threats;
- Utilize both internal and external resources to research and analyze threats, vulnerabilities, and attacker infrastructure;
- Leverage Big Data Analytics platforms to conduct in-depth analysis of diverse datasets, enabling the identification of complex and subtle threats through the ingestion and normalization of large-scale data from various sources, the utilization of distributed processing for rapid analysis of complex queries;
- Provide expert technical guidance to the team in advanced threat research, identifying emerging threat vectors, and collaborating across disciplines to improve security measures;
- Assess logging capabilities to identify gaps, and proposing enhancements like new solutions, better configuration, standardization.
If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Saraja Dornala at saraja.d@sciente.com quoting the job title.
