Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

The Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) team consists of analysts who specialize in collecting, analyzing, and operationalizing intelligence on cyber adversaries. The analyst will work within an interdisciplinary team that develops advanced analytical frameworks, tools and research methodologies, and other approaches to identify emerging cyber threats.

• Collect, process, catalog, and document information using sources and tools available
• Conduct deep-dive investigations into threat actors, TTPs, malware, phishing campaigns, and IOCs using OSINT, dark web, commercial feeds, and internal telemetry
• Develop independently and support production of recurring intelligence reporting and briefings for various stakeholders within the organization
• Produce concise written analysis and visual presentation of findings under deadlines, including both tactical and strategic assessments
• Respond to requests for ad-hoc reporting and research topics from management as required
• Maintain a knowledge base of threats to the organization’s business lines, regions, and technology stack
• Work with various intelligence collection and reporting tools and frameworks to produce reports
• Quickly understand and deliver on stakeholder requirements to produce intelligence that is relevant, timely, accurate, actionable, and appropriate for the audience
• Mentor junior analysts to strengthen analytic tradecraft standards across the team and champion a culture of curiosity, critical thinking, and adversary awareness
• Deal professionally with offensive, profane, and obscene materials encountered during the course of investigations and research

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, intelligence studies, or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4+ years focused on cyber threat intelligence
• Experience with using intelligence analysis methodologies and the threat intelligence lifecycle to distill raw information into actionable intelligence
• Good understanding of global geopolitical dynamics and the ability to apply that knowledge to an information security context
• Proven ability to understand and explain the behaviors of different types of sophisticated cyber adversaries including organized cybercriminal groups and state-sponsored groups
• Strong knowledge of common threat actor tools, infrastructure, and malware families
• Proven ability to translate complex information sets into specific recommendations and map adversary behavior to MITRE ATT&CK to develop intelligence-focused detection and mitigation strategies
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills for both technical and executive audiences
• Ability to prepare and present research findings in both virtual and in-person settings
• Ability to work both independently and with a team of like-minded professionals to achieve reporting objectives and the ability to organize, track, and prioritize work
• Ability to maintain or develop professional contacts in the cybersecurity community and in client industries including finance and government
• Experience with conducting operations in closed/vetted online forums and marketplaces in both the surface and dark web spaces
• Experience working in and defining intelligence requirements for private sector organizations, especially in a regulated industry (e.g., finance, insurance, healthcare, critical infrastructure)
• Hands-on experience with intelligence platforms and tools (e.g., ThreatConnect, CrowdStrike, Mandiant, Anomali, Recorded Future, Silobreaker, Maltego)
• Strong understanding of threat analysis and enterprise level mitigation strategies, including experience with SIEMs (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, Falcon LogScale), EDR/XDR, and threat detection pipelines
• Working knowledge of how malicious code operates and how technical vulnerabilities are exploited
• Knowledge of operating systems, VPN technologies, Internet abuse issues, networking technologies, and other elements of enterprise networks and technology stacks
• Knowledge of databases, query design, and how to analyze data thus obtained
• Ability to safely triage and analyze malicious content using technologies like virtual machines, sandboxes, and browsing techniques to maintain strict operational security
• Hands-on reverse engineering or malware analysis experience is a plus
• Knowledge of foreign languages is a plus

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Bonus opportunities

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks.