Our client, a pioneering technology firm located in the bustling metropolis of **San Francisco, California, US**, is actively searching for an exceptional Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst to spearhead their cybersecurity intelligence efforts. This is a critical, high-impact role responsible for gathering, analyzing, and disseminating actionable threat intelligence to protect the organization's digital assets and infrastructure from sophisticated cyber threats. The successful candidate will be at the forefront of identifying emerging threats, understanding adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and developing robust defensive strategies. You will be expected to lead research initiatives, conduct in-depth analysis of threat data from various sources (e.g., OSINT, dark web, commercial feeds, internal telemetry), and translate complex findings into clear, concise intelligence reports tailored for different audiences, including executive leadership, incident response teams, and technical security operations. This role requires a profound understanding of global cyber threat landscapes, nation-state actors, cybercrime syndicates, and their motivations. You will play a key role in developing and maturing the organization's threat intelligence platform, including integrating diverse data sources and analytical tools. Proactive threat hunting based on intelligence derived from your analysis will be a significant component of this position. Furthermore, you will be responsible for mentoring junior analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the threat intelligence team, and collaborating closely with other security teams such as incident response, security operations, vulnerability management, and red teaming. The ability to articulate threat scenarios, assess their potential impact, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies is crucial. A bachelor's or master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred. Extensive experience (8+ years) in cybersecurity, with a significant focus on threat intelligence, security operations, or incident response, is required. Proven experience in malware analysis, digital forensics, network security, and cloud security is highly advantageous. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC (GCTI, GCFA), or SCERS are a strong asset.
Responsibilities:
Lead the collection, analysis, and dissemination of cyber threat intelligence. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of global threat actors and TTPs. Conduct proactive threat hunting based on intelligence assessments. Produce actionable intelligence reports for various stakeholders. Integrate and manage threat intelligence feeds and platforms. Mentor and guide junior threat intelligence analysts. Collaborate with incident response and SOC teams to enhance defensive capabilities. Assess the impact of emerging threats on the organization's security posture. Develop and refine threat intelligence processes and methodologies. Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.
