Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst

About Us:
We are the tech company with people at heart.

At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services.

Position Overview:

As a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will be responsible for the day-today delivery of Cyber Threat Intelligence to clients spanning multiple industries, as well as leadership and coaching of junior analysts, and ongoing development of our service.

This is a hands-on role and requires both a broad technical knowledge of Cyber Security, as well as specific focused knowledge of CTI tools and processes. Knowledge and/or experience of modern IT Systems, particularly Microsoft solutions and network infrastructure is advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively research and analyse emerging cyber threats, malware variants, and attacker Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) from various open and closed sources, including threat intelligence feeds, dark web monitoring, and open-source reporting.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive threat intelligence reports and briefings tailored for technical and non-technical audiences, translating complex information into actionable insights for informed decision-making.
• Lead or participate in incident response activities, including investigation, analysis of evidence, and collaboration with other teams like IT operations and forensics.
• Conduct advanced threat hunting to proactively identify hidden threats within the organisation's network, utilising advanced tools and techniques.
• Participate in vulnerability management activities, collaborating with the vulnerability management team to prioritise and remediate critical vulnerabilities identified through intelligence gathering and risk assessments.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of comprehensive security policies and procedures to strengthen the organisation's overall cyber defence posture.
• Stay up to date with the latest cyber security trends and developments through continuous learning and participation in industry conferences and training programs.
• Mentor and support junior cyber security analysts within the team.
• Analyse large volumes of complex data from security tools, logs, and incident reports to identify potential threats and assess their risk level.

Professional Experience:

• Demonstrable understanding of the Cybersecurity Ecosystem and Infrastructure Technologies (e.g. firewall logs, network security tools, malware detonation devices, proxies, IPS/IDS).
• Experience in secured cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, or similar) and engineering solutions.
• An understanding of operating systems and their programming interfaces such as UNIX Shell and PowerShell.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) and familiarity with APIs beneficial.
• An awareness of cyber security related standards and regulations, for example, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS.
• Experience leading teams and providing deputy support to Management.
• Experience designing a service, reviewing effectiveness of services, procurement, or business project work.

Qualifications:

• One or more of the following industry certifications: SANS301/SANS401/FOR578, Crest CRTIA/CCTIM, Security+, or similar.
• Ideally a BSc or MSc in Cyber Security, preferably including modules on Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, Information Security or Threat Intelligence

Please note you need to be eligible to undergo the Security Clearance process for this position. This means you will need to be a British national with 5 years residency in the UK.

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Our Selection Process:

We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Please do let us know if you'll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.