Analyst, Threat Intelligence

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Analyst to support the identification, analysis, and communication of cyber threats impacting the organization. This role focuses on collecting and analyzing threat intelligence from internal and external sources, translating technical findings into actionable insights, and supporting security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management teams.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a working knowledge of adversary tactics and campaigns, and the ability to clearly communicate risk to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and correlate threat intelligence from multiple sources (commercial feeds, ISACs, open-source intelligence, internal telemetry).
• Identify emerging threats, threat actors, malware campaigns, and TTPs relevant to the organization’s industry and technology stack.
• Map adversary behavior to frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and provide actionable recommendations.
• Produce high-quality intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for SOC, IR, vulnerability management, and leadership teams.
• Support incident response activities with tactical and operational threat intelligence.
• Maintain threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and ensure timely ingestion and enrichment of indicators.
• Conduct threat hunting activity based on gathered threat intel.
• Track geopolitical, criminal, and hacktivist activity that may impact organizational risk.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure intelligence is operationalized and measurable.
• Assist in improving threat intelligence processes, workflows, and tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, threat intelligence, SOC, incident response, or related roles
• Strong understanding of cyber threat actors, malware, phishing, ransomware, and attack lifecycles
• Experience analyzing IOCs, TTPs, and campaign data
• Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Kill Chain, and Diamond Model
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, TIPs, or SOAR platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical intelligence into business impact
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple intelligence priorities

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren’t just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It’s all part of the bigger picture of “Be The Difference” where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stop.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.

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