[Remote] Principal Threat Intelligence Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing cybersecurity firm that provides expertise, solutions, and services to help organizations manage risk. They are seeking a Principal Threat Intelligence Consultant to solve complex problems, deliver Threat Intelligence services, and lead the GRIT team in various sectors. The role involves mentoring analysts, conducting threat research, and providing actionable intelligence to clients.ResponsibilitiesOperate as a technical resource within the Practice and actively participate in DFIR investigations to provide actionable intelligenceMentor junior analysts and provide leadershipEffective engagement communication, time management, and collaboration with peersAuthor comprehensive engagement deliverables that are tailored to both technical and managerial audiences as well as fully detail the technical findings, recommendations, business impact, and realistic remediation strategiesFoster client relationships by providing support, information, and guidanceUtilize automation, orchestration, and scripting to reduce manual processes, improving overall efficiency while also enabling new capabilities to meet the rapidly changing needs of our clientsContribute to integration of existing and future open-source and commercial tools to help improve GRIT processes and proceduresPerpetually strengthen relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities to stay at the forefront of the information security industryMaintain a strong desire to learn, adapt, and improve along with a rapidly-growing companyPerform other duties as assignedSkillsFive (5+) years of experience performing Threat Intelligence analysisFive (7+) combined years of IT and information security experienceEmbraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomesPrior experience in a Consulting Services roleExperience implementing or improving operational processes or procedures in the intelligence analysis lifecycleProficiency hunting APT data using open source or commercial cyber threat analytic tools or data repositories such as VirusTotal, Passive Total, Threat Miner, or MaltegoCore capabilities include: Network traffic analysis, Host forensics, Malware handling / triage, Log reviewExperience with a variety of industry-related solutions including EDR, SIEM, NDR, FW, NGAV, Velociraptor, OSQuery, and othersStrong ability to correlate data and research using open source repositories (ex. VirusTotal, Domaintools, Threatminer, etc.)Intermediate ability to present technical information and analysis to audiences up to 50 persons on a quarterly basisAbility to apply formal intelligence analysis methods, develop hypothesis, prove/disprove relationships, always ask why, defend your analysis, and apply attribution to cyber threat activityAbility to make confidence-based assessments for purposes of attribution based on their technical analysis of network traffic, multi-source data, malware and system analysis. Candidate must be able to identify analytic biasExperience with common programming languages including PowerShell, Python, BASH, Go, or othersExperience with cloud technologies for the enterprise, such as Amazon Web Services, G Suite, Office 365, and AzureAwareness of attacker techniques, advanced threat groups, and integration of intelligence into an investigationOther relevant industry certifications, such as but not limited to GCIA, GCIH, GDAT, GCFE, and GFCABenefitsRemote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) programHealthy mobile phone and home internet allowanceEligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollmentPet Benefit OptionCompany OverviewGuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions, and services that help organizations minimize risk. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.guidepointsecurity.com/.