Senior Cybersecurity Analyst, Threat Intelligence

Our client, a rapidly growing technology firm based in **Des Moines, Iowa, US**, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence. This role is crucial for proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats to protect the organization's digital assets and sensitive information. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the global threat landscape, advanced analytical techniques, and a proven ability to translate complex threat data into actionable intelligence. This position is fully remote, offering the opportunity to contribute significantly to cybersecurity efforts from anywhere. Responsibilities: Monitor and analyze global threat intelligence sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), dark web forums, and commercial feeds, to identify emerging cyber threats and trends. Investigate and characterize advanced persistent threats (APTs), malware campaigns, and other cyberattack vectors relevant to the organization. Develop and maintain threat profiles of relevant adversaries, including their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Produce timely and actionable threat intelligence reports, briefings, and alerts for various stakeholders, including security operations, incident response, and executive leadership. Collaborate with Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts to provide context and guidance during incident investigations. Develop and refine indicators of compromise (IOCs) and recommend detection and prevention rules for security tools. Conduct vulnerability research and assess the potential impact of newly discovered vulnerabilities. Support the development and implementation of cybersecurity defense strategies based on threat intelligence. Maintain an understanding of geopolitical events and their potential impact on the cyber threat landscape. Contribute to threat hunting activities by providing intelligence-driven hypotheses. Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the overall growth of the threat intelligence function. Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, attack methodologies, and defensive technologies. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on threat intelligence analysis, incident response, or security operations. Proven experience in analyzing various types of threat data, including malware, network traffic, and forensic artifacts. In-depth knowledge of attacker TTPs, frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK), and threat modeling. Familiarity with OSINT collection and analysis techniques, and experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs). Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information clearly and concisely. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python) for data analysis and automation is a plus. Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., GCTI, CISSP, CEH) are highly desirable. Must be a highly motivated self-starter capable of working independently and managing time effectively in a remote setting. A dedicated home office space with reliable high-speed internet is required. This fully remote role allows you to contribute to critical cybersecurity efforts from anywhere, though the central team is located in **Des Moines, Iowa, US**.