Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, aggregate, analyze, and operationalize cyber threat intelligence from internal and external sources.
• Monitor emerging cyber threats, threat actor activities, malware campaigns, vulnerabilities, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Research adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and map findings to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Develop threat profiles, intelligence repositories, and knowledge bases to improve organizational intelligence capabilities.
• Produce tactical, operational, and strategic intelligence reports for technical teams, security leadership, and business stakeholders.

• Conduct structured and unstructured threat hunting activities across enterprise environments.
• Identify indicators of compromise, adversary activity, and suspicious behaviors through intelligence-driven investigations.
• Partner with Detection Engineering teams to develop detection logic, correlation rules, signatures, and monitoring use cases.
• Support purple team, red team, and adversary emulation exercises with threat intelligence insights and attack mapping.

• Collaborate with Incident Response teams during active security incidents by providing threat context, attribution analysis, and remediation recommendations.
• Support SOC analysts by delivering actionable intelligence, threat indicators, and investigative guidance.
• Assist Security Engineering teams in identifying defensive control gaps and recommending security improvements.
• Help Vulnerability Management and Cyber Assurance teams prioritize remediation efforts using threat-informed risk assessments.

• Prepare executive-level intelligence briefings, threat assessments, and cyber risk reports.
• Partner with Cyber Defense, SOC, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Response, Risk Management, and leadership teams.
• Evaluate intelligence program effectiveness and continuously improve intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination processes.
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI and automation tools to improve threat intelligence workflows and operational efficiency.

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, or Cyber Defense.
• At least 1 year of hands-on threat hunting experience using structured or unstructured methodologies.
• Experience mapping adversary behavior to frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Experience producing intelligence reports, threat briefings, and analytical assessments.
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and security analysis.
• Strong understanding of:
• Cyber threat intelligence lifecycle
• Malware and adversary behavior analysis
• Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
• Threat actor TTPs
• Security monitoring and investigations
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Industry certifications such as:
• GCTI
• GCIH
• Security+
• CEH
• CISSP
• Equivalent cybersecurity certifications
• Experience utilizing AI or automation tools to enhance intelligence collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Knowledge of ransomware groups, nation-state actors, cybercrime ecosystems, and geopolitical cyber threats.
• Experience working with:
• SIEM platforms
• EDR solutions
• Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs)
• Threat Hunting tools
• Security Analytics platforms
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement experience.

• Market Competitive Pay Levels
• Retirement Plan
• Medical Plan (HMO) from Day 1 of employment
• Dental, Medical, and Optical Reimbursements
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Benefits
• Sick Leave Conversion
• Tuition Fee Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Performance Based Merit Increases
• Employee Recognition
• Training and Staff Development
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Volunteerism Opportunity
• All Mandatory Statutory Benefits

• Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare.
• UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone.
• We’re a leading health solution and care delivery organization. Our work is complex, but our mission is simple: create a healthier world, with you at the center.
• As part of a Fortune 5 enterprise, we are improving the health care experience of over 125 million people around the world.
• Elevate your career with a leading health care company while improving lives.