Threat Intelligence Analyst

About Us

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions that defeat cyberattacks, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and incident response services and a broad portfolio of endpoint, network, email, and cloud security technologies. As one of the largest pure-play cybersecurity providers, Sophos defends more than 600,000 organizations and more than 100 million users worldwide from active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, malware, and more. Sophos’ services and products connect through the Sophos Central management console and are powered by Sophos X-Ops, the company’s cross-domain threat intelligence unit. Sophos X-Ops intelligence optimizes the entire Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem, which includes a centralized data lake that leverages a rich set of open APIs available to customers, partners, developers, and other cybersecurity and information technology vendors. Sophos provides cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations needing fully managed security solutions. Customers can also manage their cybersecurity directly with Sophos’ security operations platform or use a hybrid approach by supplementing their in-house teams with Sophos’ services, including threat hunting and remediation. Sophos sells through reseller partners and managed service providers (MSPs) worldwide. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary 

As a Threat Intelligence Analyst supporting our Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Team, you will leverage your experience, skills, and cybersecurity knowledge of the threat actor landscape to convert threat data into actionable intelligence information to ultimately better protect our customers from evolving threats. A primary focus of this role will be to analyze and enrich both Sophos case data, internal intelligence, and OSINT to better track and defend against active campaigns. This position can be worked remotely in the United States or Canada.

What You Will Do

• Execute strategic and tactical operations focused on developing, applying, and communicating a deep understanding of cyber threat actors, campaigns and nation-state-level threats
• Assess the capabilities of threat actors and identify new methods for tracking and identification of new activity through Open Source and Private Source intelligence feeds
• Translate actor TTPs into actionable insight that drive continuous product improvements
• Perform open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection and analysis, identifying relevant indications of cyber threats, malicious code, malicious websites, and vulnerabilities
• Continuously improve and optimize threat intelligence processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance the team's ability to detect and respond to emerging threats, and proactively identify opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.

What You Will Bring

• 2+ years of professional experience as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst or similar incident response role with intelligence component.
• Experience leveraging MITRE ATT&CK categorization to align observed threat actor activity to Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
• Experience investigating eCrime campaigns and producing actionable intelligence for both tactical and strategic consumption.
• Knowledge of the Intelligence Lifecycle and Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, for delivery briefings to varied audiences of technical, operational, and senior client staff.
• Familiarity with python, jupyter notebooks, sql, regex, and yara.
• Flexibility to rapidly pivot priorities based on emerging threats.

Desirable Skills

• Experience turning intelligence requirements into both internal and customer-facing work products
• Experience working directly with Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs)
• Experience tracking both eCrime and State Sponsored threat groups
• Cybersecurity certifications (preferred)
• BA or BS degree (preferred)

In Canada, the base salary for this role ranges from $83,000 to $138,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate’s specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. 

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Ready to Join Us?

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

What's Great About Sophos?

· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. Please refer to the location details in our job postings for further information.

· Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit

· Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy

· Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities

· Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint

· Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp

· Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge 

· Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

Our Commitment To You

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. 

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