Sr Staff Threat Intel Analyst

Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
The Senior Staff Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst possesses deep and specialized knowledge across critical domains within the cyber threat landscape and intelligence analysis. As a recognized subject matter authority on advanced threat actors, attack methodologies, or intelligence tradecraft, this individual tackles significant and unique intelligence challenges, demonstrating exceptional proficiency in dissecting complex cyber incidents, campaigns, and trends. The Senior Staff Analyst proactively cultivates formal intelligence-sharing networks with internal security teams and external partners. Providing influential thought leadership on broader cybersecurity initiatives and strategic planning, this position necessitates a comprehensive understanding of the business context driving cyber risk. The Senior Staff Analyst must articulate highly advanced threat intelligence findings and persuasively communicate actionable insights to diverse technical and executive audiences. Furthermore, this role may involve guiding and mentoring other intelligence analysts, elevating the overall capabilities of the CTI team.
Key Responsibilities:

• Apply exceptionally broad and deep expertise in multiple specialized areas of cyber threat intelligence (e.g., specific threat actor analysis, advanced persistent threats, critical infrastructure threats, intelligence fusion, automation at scale).
• Lead and contribute to the development of strategic company objectives and principles related to cyber threat intelligence, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Work on significant and unique threat intelligence challenges where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of intangible factors, such as attacker intent, geopolitical implications, and long-term campaign objectives.
• Employ advanced conceptual thinking to understand the intricate and long-term implications of complex cyber threats and intelligence findings.
• Exercise a high degree of independent judgment in selecting and adapting methodologies, techniques, and evaluation criteria to address novel and complex threat intelligence challenges.
• Be accountable for the results of critical threat intelligence projects and initiatives, which may have a significant impact on the overall security function and business operations.
• Proactively create and cultivate formal networks with key contacts across various internal teams (e.g., executive leadership, legal, public relations, engineering) and external organizations (e.g., industry groups, government agencies, ISACs) to enhance intelligence sharing and collaboration.
• Provide thought leadership and contribute to broader organizational projects that require a deep understanding of the wider business context and potential impact of cyber threats.
• Convey highly advanced and nuanced threat intelligence information and persuasively influence diverse stakeholders and audiences, including executive briefings and presentations to non-technical stakeholders.
• Serve as a recognized internal subject matter expert on critical and complex cyber threat intelligence topics, providing authoritative guidance and insights.
• Mentor and provide expert guidance to other analysts, potentially directing their activities on specific projects or initiatives.
• Drive the development and implementation of innovative threat intelligence methodologies, tools, and processes to significantly enhance the team's capabilities.
• Anticipate future threat trends and proactively develop intelligence strategies to address them.
• Lead the development of complex analytical models and frameworks to understand and predict cyber threats.

Qualifications
Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity with a strong focus in cyber threat intelligence or closely related fields (e.g., nation-state threat analysis, advanced persistent threats, intelligence analysis within government or large enterprises).
• Deep understanding of the cyber threat landscape, including various threat actors, attack vectors, and emerging threats.
• Extensive experience in creating and leveraging formal networks across diverse groups.
• Demonstrated ability to provide thought leadership and contribute to broader organizational projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing malware, network traffic, vulnerabilities, and other indicators of compromise.
• Proven experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and other relevant security tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Experience mentoring and providing expert guidance to other analysts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) and data analysis tools is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of security frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Kill Chain).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to be on-call to provide strategic support and guidance during critical incidents and non-traditional hours.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GCTI, GCIA, GCIH) are a plus.

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee's residence.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $150,000 - $165,000 (bonus eligible)
We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
Additional Information
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