Threat Intelligence Consultant

About this role

Description

You will be acting as a team member within the Operational Threat Intelligence team, reporting to the Senior Manager – Operational Threat Intelligence, and supported by the Operational TI Senior Consultants. This role involves analysis of cyber threats, the development of actionable intelligence, and collaboration with various teams. Your support to the wider organisation will be critical in the development of NCC Group’s Threat Intelligence capabilities and the broader service we offer.

Key Responsibilities*

Threat Intelligence collection and analysis: Make use of OSINT and other intelligence sources to collect and then conduct in-depth analysis of cyber threats, including malware, vulnerabilities, and TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures). Monitor and analyse emerging threats, industry trends, and geopolitical events to provide timely and relevant intelligence.

Online Exposure Monitoring (OXM) Service: Support the delivery of the OXM service, conducting triage of alerts and dark web mentions, respond to client queries, report writing and profile review sessions with clients.

Intelligence Reporting: Generate comprehensive and actionable intelligence reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Communicate complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to enable informed decision-making.

Collaboration and Information Sharing: Collaborate with internal teams to share threat intelligence. Participate in information-sharing communities to stay abreast of the latest threat landscape. Use of TI Tools: Make use of threat intelligence platforms and tools to enhance analysis efficiency.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise*

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or other suitable subject that is applicable to the role, or relevant experience
• Hold CRTIA or be willing to work towards it
• Have an analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Continuous learning and adaptability to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
• Have excellent communications skills, both in terms of written and verbally delivered work.
• Good understanding of cyber threat landscapes, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies.
• Previous experience as a threat intelligence analyst or similar position.
• Knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, Domain Name System (DNS), subdomains
• Have experience with Threat Intelligence Platforms e.g. OpenCTI (Desirable)

Job Benefits

What do we offer in return?

We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:

• Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
• Enhanced Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
• Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
• Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme.
• Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
• Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
• Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet.
• Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.

About NCC Group

We assess, develop and manage cyber threats across our increasingly connected society. We advise global technology, manufacturers, financial institutions, critical national infrastructure providers, retailers and governments on the best way to keep businesses, software and personal data safe.

With our knowledge, experience and global footprint, we are best placed to help businesses identify, assess, mitigate & respond to the risks they face.

We are passionate about making the Internet safer and revolutionising the way in which organisations think about cyber security.

Headquartered in Manchester, UK, with over 35 offices across the world, NCC Group employs more than 2,000 people and is a trusted advisor to 15,000 clients worldwide.

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

If you do not want us to retain your details, you can utilise the Manage Your Data tool provided by Pinpoint or contact us directly at: global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Notice.

We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.

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