Security Threat Intelligence and Hunting Analyst

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A Security Threat Intelligence and Hunting Analyst is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for analyzing and detecting cyber threats and malware impacting the company.

The main responsibility of this role is to investigate the level of threat posed by an attack and consequently enable the organization to take informed cybersecurity-based business decisions.

This role plays a key role in gathering, analyzing and synthesizing information about current and potential threats to inform the organization's security strategy.

Key responsibilities:

• Reads reports, makes risk assessments, works to detect the source of attacks and tests current defenses against threats.
• Advises on analysis enabling organization to make decisions on how to improve security measures and respond to attacks.
• Monitors security alerts and maintains awareness of new threats and vulnerabilities in order to identify potential risks.
• Analyses data from various sources, including network traffic, email logs, malware files, web server logs, DNS records, etc. to identify cybersecurity risks.
• Develops and maintains threat intelligence databases containing information about cybercrime tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by hackers or other actors targeting the organization's assets.
• Participates in Incident Response activities as necessary to identify and contain new threats.
• Conducts investigations into potential threats by collecting data from multiple sources and analyzing it to identify patterns or other significant pieces of information that indicate a specific threat may be occurring or has occurred previously.
• Communicates with senior leaders and also executives and other stakeholders on security matters to raise awareness of potential risks and recommend solutions.
• Conducts regular audits of security measures to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by unauthorized users.
• Reviews security policies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Creates reports about potential threats for internal use by management or external use by customers or other stakeholders.
• Performs any other related task as required.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to a situation and make a decision based on the information to hand.
• Good understanding of computer systems, software and technology in general.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to research topics and find information relevant to their work.
• Ability to interpret large amounts of data and identify important details to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Seasoned proficiency in threat hunting methodologies, including familiarity with tools and techniques for proactive detection of threats.
• Seasoned knowledge of data analysis, log analysis, and behavioral analytics to identify anomalous activities and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Ability to contribute to investigations, perform post-incident analysis, and identify threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Seasoned proficiency in threat intelligence analysis, including the ability to collect, correlate, and interpret large volumes of data from multiple sources.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are required to identify patterns, trends, and potential risks
• Seasoned knowledge of cybersecurity principles, attack vectors, and defensive strategies is essential.
• Seasoned familiarity with various security technologies, threat intelligence platforms, and data analysis tools is also necessary.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information technology or security or related field.
• Relevant security certification(s) such as GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), and GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFACTIA, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), GCTI, FOR508 preferred.

Required experience:

• Seasoned demonstrated experience in a similar role.
• Seasoned demonstrated experience gained within a global technology organization.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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