Threat Intelligence Lead

Threat Intelligence Lead

As the Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Lead, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and enhancing the organization's cyber threat intelligence capabilities. You will be responsible for tracking evolving cyber threats, defining intelligence priorities, producing actionable insights and reports, and driving proactive security measures, including education and awareness, across the organization. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Threat Intelligence Development and Management: 

• Enhance and maintain a robust Cyber Threat Intelligence program aligned with organizational goals and risk posture. 

• Develop and regularly update Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) to focus intelligence collection and analysis efforts. 

• Monitor, collect, and analyze threat data from multiple sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), commercial feeds, and trusted partnerships. 

• Have a proactive mindset to identify and assess potential threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors relevant to the organization. 

​Executive Security Support :

• Serve as the customer success manager for the Executive Security program, and help advance security offering  

• Conduct personalized training for executives, incorporating emerging threats and adversary techniques to equip them with the knowledge to identify and respond to malicious behavior. 

• Educate executives on optimizing security settings on personal devices to mitigate risks of data leaks, location tracking, and unauthorized access. 

• Perform ongoing risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and provide actionable recommendations for enhanced protection. 

• Leverage industry best practices and tools to proactively address evolving executive security threats. 

​Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting: 

• Regularly brief key stakeholders, including leadership, IT, and security teams, on emerging threats and intelligence findings. 

• Produce detailed intelligence reports and products tailored to various audiences. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate threat intelligence into risk management and incident response processes. 

• Ultimately drive control uplifts through meaningful reporting  

​Security Awareness and Training: 

• Develop and deliver engaging security awareness programs to educate employees about evolving threats and best practices. 

• Provide targeted training sessions for technical teams on threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). 

​Operational Support: 

• Support incident response efforts by providing actionable intelligence to contain and mitigate threats. 

• Maintain threat intelligence platforms, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency. 

• Conduct threat hunting activities to identify potential risks within the environment proactively. 

​Program Enhancement: 

• Continuously improve intelligence processes and methodologies to enhance the accuracy and relevance of insights. 

• Be the finger on the pulse of the latest threat trends, tools, and techniques by engaging with the broader intelligence community. 

• Drive innovation by adopting advanced tools and technologies for automated threat intelligence gathering and analysis, when appropriate. 

• Strong leadership and team-building skills to inspire and guide a high-performing CTI team. 

• Commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning within the organization. 

Technical Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Intelligence Studies, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). 

• 5+ years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, cybersecurity operations, or a related field. 

• Strong understanding of threat intelligence frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain). 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics to diverse audiences. 

• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration across technical and non-technical teams. 

• Previous experience managing a technical team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management. 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives.