Job Title: Principal Security Analyst - Threat Intelligence

My client, a leading Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), is seeking a highly skilled Principal Security Analyst specializing in Threat Intelligence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team that’s at the cutting edge of cybersecurity. My client offers innovative threat intelligence services that are designed to safeguard businesses from the most sophisticated cyber threats.

Role Overview:

As a Principal Security Analyst, you will play a crucial role in developing and leading the strategy for my client’s threat intelligence services. This includes monitoring the dark web for leaked credentials, tracking ransomware activities, researching known nation-state actors, and producing insightful blogs on emerging threats. You’ll be working with cutting-edge tools, including a dark web scraping tool, to ensure clients stay ahead of potential security breaches.

Responsibilities:

Threat Intelligence Development: Shape and lead the strategy for a sellable threat intelligence service, including a free element for wider access.

Dark Web Monitoring: Utilize specialized tools to monitor the dark web for leaked credentials and other security threats.

Research & Analysis: Conduct in-depth research on ransomware activities and known nation-state actors to provide actionable intelligence.

Content Creation: Write blogs and other content on emerging threats to establish my client as a thought leader in cybersecurity.

Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and delivery of my client’s threat intelligence services, working closely with support teams to ensure excellence.

Skills/Must have:

You might be in an L3 role and are ready to specialize in threat intelligence. Prior experience in threat intelligence is a plus, but not required.

Experience working in a busy SOC

Benefits:

Professional Growth: Access to comprehensive training and certifications, with a Personal Development Plan (PDP) set out after probation to guide your next 12 months.

Relaxed Environment: My client doesn’t clock-watch and offers a people-first approach, allowing for training during core hours if work is complete.

Team Connection: Regular updates from the C-Suite with opportunities to meet up in the office for quarterly updates, followed by social activities.

Training & Development: My client provides all the necessary training, certifications, and professional development opportunities, including CREST Threat Intelligence certifications.

Supportive Culture: My client fosters a culture where no question is too silly, and everyone bends over backwards to help each other. They also offer fun perks like Pizza Tuesdays, access to INE training platforms, and regular team-building activities, including go-karting and meals out.

Flexibility: My client prioritizes work-life balance with a flexible approach to work hours, including allowances for personal commitments like school pickups.

Salary:

£50,000-£65,000