Junior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

at  State Street Corporation

Junior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
State Street is seeking a junior tactical cyber threat intelligence analyst to conduct cyber threat intelligence analysis and reporting operations within the global Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team. The ideal candidate will exhibit an innovative mindset and proven capacity for identifying and analyzing cyber threats related to the financial sector and to State Street. Duties will include supporting tactical intelligence operations within the CTI Team utilizing the full intelligence lifecycle. In this role, the candidate will use their understanding of threat actors and their tactics, techniques, and procedures to track relevant adversary activity and provide direct support to intelligence customers. We are looking for creative thinkers and self-starters who possess the skills and experience to work alone or with teams to develop new capabilities and support fusion operations.
Who are we looking for:
A Tactical CTI Analyst who will be responsible for analyzing and responding to threats confronting State Street and the financial sector. CTI staff analyzes cyber threats targeting the financial sector and uses this analysis to inform SOC operations, threat hunting, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk management while ensuring that senior leaders are advised of current and ongoing threats allowing them to make informed decisions.
This role will be based out of Ireland (KLI).

What will you be responsible for:

• Utilizing requirements from stakeholders to conduct research and analysis to provide timely and actionable intelligence that drives security operations.
• Analyzing and understanding nation state and criminal threat actors Tactics, techniques, and procedures to inform security operations.
• Processing and analyzing event logs and reporting to better understand threat actor activity, including activity targeting the network.
• Working side by side with internal network defenders to provide intel-driven insights into existing and emerging threats.
• Operationalize intelligence by delivering timely, relevant, and actionable intelligence through reports, briefings, and threat assessments to stakeholders across the bank to improve our ability to detect threats in our environment.

What we value:

• Incredible attention to detail.
• Impeccable communication and presentation skills, both orally and written.
• Ability to work well with others and under pressure.
• Genuine passion for finding, understanding, and mitigation of cyber threats.
• Working knowledge of threat intelligence cycles and analytic tradecraft
• Experience tracking cyber threat actor tactics and techniques.
• Knowledge of current cyber threats.
• Familiarity with threat hunting techniques, tools and operational procedures.
• Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework.
• Knowledge of IT architecture and operations concepts (computing, network, storage & cloud)
• Ability to work in an environment with a geographically dispersed team.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years working in intelligence, SOC or incident response, threat hunting, forensics, or similar role supporting large organization required, cyber intelligence preferred
• BS in a Cyber Security related field such as Information Systems, Information Technology, or Computer Science preferred
• Security certifications a plus but not required: GCTI, GCIA, GMON, GCIH, GREM, CTIA
• Software development and/or scripting experience a plus: Python, PowerShell, etc.
• Financial services cybersecurity experience or previous experience supporting enterprise defense operations preferred

Additional Requirements

• On call rotation
• 24x7 support

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.
We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.
Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

What will you be responsible for:

• Utilizing requirements from stakeholders to conduct research and analysis to provide timely and actionable intelligence that drives security operations.
• Analyzing and understanding nation state and criminal threat actors Tactics, techniques, and procedures to inform security operations.
• Processing and analyzing event logs and reporting to better understand threat actor activity, including activity targeting the network.
• Working side by side with internal network defenders to provide intel-driven insights into existing and emerging threats.
• Operationalize intelligence by delivering timely, relevant, and actionable intelligence through reports, briefings, and threat assessments to stakeholders across the bank to improve our ability to detect threats in our environment