Strategic Intel Analyst

at  SAP

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Founded in 1972 in Germany, SAP stands as a global leader in enterprise software and cloud technology, serving businesses of all sizes across various industries. Renowned for its innovative solutions, SAP provides a comprehensive suite of software applications ranging from ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) to analytics and supply chain management. With a customer-centric approach, SAP empowers organizations to streamline operations, drive efficiency, and gain valuable insights to make informed business decisions. Through its robust cloud platform, SAP offers scalable and agile solutions that enable businesses to adapt to evolving market demands and digital transformations seamlessly. With a steadfast commitment to innovation and excellence, SAP continues to shape the future of technology and remains a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
SAP is seeking an experienced Strategic Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst supporting SAP’s Strategic Intelligence team as part of the larger Detect Organization This is a position that lives at the intersection of cyber intelligence and geopolitics and requires candidates have a keen understanding of how global politics and regional crises can drive and influence cyber operations as an instrument of state-sponsored policy. This understanding will be applied to SAP’s global business interests and help drive critical decision making by senior leaders. Additionally, this role will work with the Operational Intelligence team to translate tactical threats into strategic insights to enable business processes including mergers and acquisitions and other critical business risk assessments.
In this role you will author executive-visible research papers to distill complex geopolitical and strategic trends into actionable intelligence that drives action across multiple lines of business. This requires in-depth research, collaboration with industry specialists and peer analysts, development and maintenance of short- and long-term research projects, and the presentation of findings through briefings and external engagements. The role will also be expected to actively generate intelligence requirements from stakeholders and manage collection supporting those requirements. Lastly, this role requires a consummate team player willing to go above and beyond in delivering a world class strategic cyber threat intelligence capability in support of SAP and its global business.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Intelligence Studies, Political Science, Foreign Area Studies, or related fields.
• Proven experience (5+ years) as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with a focus on strategic intelligence combining cyber and geopolitical expertise.
• Extensive experience in digital brand monitoring and protection, including identifying and mitigating risks associated with typo-squatted domains.
• Strong proficiency in open source intelligence (OSINT) methodologies and tools for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting threat data including Recorded Future.
• Excellent report writing skills with the ability to create clear, concise, and impactful intelligence reports incorporating graphics and visualizations.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Operational experience leveraging the intelligence lifecycle and associated analytic methodologies (Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, ATT&CK, etc.)
• Experience in conducting threat intelligence briefings and presentations to senior management and decision-makers.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to think critically and solve complex problems under pressure.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certifications such as Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent.
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms, SIEM platforms, and various security vendor portals/platforms.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to cybersecurity and data protection.
• Multi-lingual fluency.
• Knowledge of programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and data analysis.

• Conduct cyber threat intelligence analysis using cyber intelligence frameworks to identify emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
• Design and deliver high quality, finished intelligence products for executive audiences.
• Manage reports portfolio consisting of multiple products and delivery timelines and standards.
• Understand use and application of Structured Analytic Techniques (SATs) as part of intelligence analysis process.
• Translate business information needs to priority intelligence requirements (PIRs).
• Manage collection efforts to support priority intelligence requirements (PIRs).
• Integrate geopolitical insights with cyber threat intelligence to assess potential impacts on organizational operations and assets.
• Understanding the role geopolitical events play in serving as indications and warnings for potential increased cyber activity and impact to business operations.
• Develop highly polished intelligence reports utilizing graphics, charts, and impactful illustrations to distill complex geopolitical trends into actionable intelligence.
• Research and analyze cyber-threat actors, groups, and events to report on threatening tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), behaviors, motivations, sponsorship, and influencing factors.