Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst – Strategic Security Analysis & Threat Mitigation

About the Role

Join arenaflex as a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst and become an integral part of one of the most respected cybersecurity teams in the industry. In this critical position, you will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, delivering actionable intelligence that directly impacts their security posture and operational decisions. You will leverage your expertise in cyber threat analysis to help organizations understand the evolving threat landscape and prepare defend against sophisticated adversaries. This is a client-facing, on-site position located in Virginia, where you will work directly with senior leadership and security teams to translate complex threat data into strategic recommendations. You will also have the unique opportunity to collaborate with arenaflex's extensive network of cybersecurity experts, threat intelligence researchers, and incident response professionals. At arenaflex, we are recognized leaders in proactive cyber defense, threat intelligence, and incident response. Our team scales decades of cutting-edge experience to help organizations worldwide confidently protect against and respond to cyber threats. As part of the arenaflex ecosystem, you will be at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, working with cutting-edge technology and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst at arenaflex, you will be responsible for:

• Intelligence Analysis and Synthesis: Correlate and analyze intelligence from multiple sources to develop comprehensive understanding of adversary TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), motivations, and attack patterns.
• Threat Research and Investigation: Conduct strategic, tactical, and operational research and analysis of hostile cyber threats, threat actors, and emerging attack vectors affecting client environments.
• Tool and Methodology Evaluation: Assess current and emerging tools, technologies, and best practices for tracking advanced threats, including industry-specific threat actor trends and evolving attack methodologies.
• Intelligence Reporting and Briefing: Prepare and deliver high-impact briefings and detailed reports to client executives, security teams, and investigators that translate complex technical findings into actionable business recommendations.
• Stakeholder Communication: Present strategic and tactical intelligence about threat actors, their methodologies, and motivations to both technical and non-technical audiences, ensuring clarity and relevance across all levels of the organization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between clients and arenaflex's broader network of cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and information operations experts.
• Intelligence Integration: Connect raw intelligence from sensors, incident response engagements, and various other sources to create comprehensive reports and briefings that drive informed decision-making.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, candidates must possess:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Digital Threat Intelligence role within a client-facing environment.
• Experience with Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) methodologies and applications in one or more of the following functional areas: Identify, Protect, Respond, or Recover.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, including leading presentations and responding to inquiries from diverse audiences, including executive leadership.
• Active US Government Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with polygraph is required for this position.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Preferred Qualifications

Strong consideration will be given to candidates with:

• Hands-on experience in the utilization, processing, and analysis of strategic (technical) CTI within operational environments, supporting monitoring, detection, and response capabilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of CTI frameworks and application concepts, with the ability to mentor and coach newer CTI team members.
• Proven ability to synthesize raw intelligence from sensors, incident response engagements, and multiple sources into cohesive reports and executive briefings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience taking complex, ambiguous topics and building actionable strategies while influencing key stakeholders.
• Strong

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