Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Threat Intelligence Specialist with 8–12 years of relevant experience to join our cybersecurity team in Mumbai. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Threat Intelligence, Brand Protection, Dark Web Monitoring, and Advanced Threat Analysis, using tools like Cyble, Fortirecon, Cloudsek, and others. The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to convert raw threat data into actionable intelligence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor, research, and analyze threat intelligence feeds, brand mentions, and dark web activity using tools such as Cyble, Fortirecon, and Cloudsek.
- Perform brand monitoring/protection and take proactive measures against brand misuse or potential reputation threats.
- Generate and deliver daily, weekly, and ad-hoc intelligence reports for internal stakeholders.
- Track Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups and provide actionable intelligence on their TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures).
- Translate OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) into meaningful insights for threat hunting and proactive defense strategies.
- Conduct in-depth investigations and dark web threat analysis, including breach data, leak detection, and chatter monitoring.
- Leverage data analytics to analyze large datasets and identify hidden threats or anomalies.
- Collaborate with SOC, Incident Response, and Threat Hunting teams to integrate intelligence into detection and response workflows.
- Ensure threat intelligence processes comply with regulatory and internal requirements.
- Stay up to date with the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and intelligence-sharing frameworks.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 8–12 years of experience in cybersecurity, specifically in Threat Intelligence and Cyber Threat Research.
- Hands-on experience with tools like Cyble, Cloudsek, Fortirecon, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of cloud and on-premise attack vectors, defense mechanisms, and logging/monitoring strategies.
- Experience with security incident response, digital forensics, and deep knowledge of OS internals.
- Familiarity with APT tracking, malware analysis fundamentals, and adversary simulation.
- Ability to work with large volumes of data and apply data analytics for threat identification and prioritization.
- Strong communication and reporting skills for translating complex findings into actionable business intelligence.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., GIAC GCTI, GCFA, CEH, OSCP, or equivalent) are a plus.
- Experience working in BFSI or highly regulated environments is preferred.
