Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Contractor role embedded in NATO NCIA's Cyber Threat Analysis Branch in Brussels: researching threat actors' TTPs, tracking malicious infrastructure, and producing detection signatures and CTI products for network defenders and decision-makers. Core stack: Python scripting, MITRE ATT&CK, threat intel platforms. Hybrid (2 days on-site); NATO Secret clearance required.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Create scripts and queries to accurately and automatically track threat actor infrastructure and tools using commercial and open-source information and tools
- Write technical threat intelligence products, including detection signatures, for network defenders to aid network defence, threat hunting and adversary emulation
- Aid in translating technical cyber threat intelligence into operational and strategic intelligence products to inform NATO decision-makers
- Knowledge and experience in analysis of threat actor groups, attack patterns and TTPs to produce actionable threat intelligence with demonstrable impact
- Experience with and knowledge of the intelligence lifecycle, analytical tradecraft and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
- Good communication skills, orally and written; able to translate complex technical topics for non-domain experts and cooperate with other threat researchers
- Knowledge of network and system fundamentals and experience in one of: network monitoring, threat hunting, incident response, red teaming, host/network forensics, or reverse engineering
- Experience with programming in scripting languages such as Python
- University degree in a quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Operations Research, etc.) with substantial computer science content and 2 years of specific experience, OR a
- Valid National or NATO Secret personal security clearance
Full description
Spektrum supports apex purchasers (NATO, UN, EU, and National Government and Defence) and their Tier 1 supplier ecosystem with a wide range of specialist services. We provide our clients with professional services, specialised aerospace and defence sales, delivery, and operational subject matter expertise. We are looking for personnel to join our team and support key client projects.
Who we are supporting
The NATO Communication and Information Agency (NCIA) is responsible for providing secure and effective communications and information technology (IT) services to NATO's member countries and its partners. The agency was established in 2012 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
The NCIA provides a wide range of services, including:
- Cyber Security: The NCIA provides advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect NATO's communication networks and information systems against cyber threats.
- Command and Control Systems: The NCIA develops and maintains the systems used by NATO's military commanders to plan and execute operations.
- Satellite Communications: The NCIA provides satellite communications services to enable secure and reliable communications between NATO forces.
- Electronic Warfare: The NCIA provides electronic warfare services to support NATO's mission to detect, deny, and defeat threats to its communication networks.
- Information Management: The NCIA manages NATO's information technology infrastructure, including its databases, applications, and servers.
Overall, the NCIA plays a critical role in ensuring the security and effectiveness of NATO's communication and information technology capabilities.
The program Assistance and Advisory Service (AAS)
The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) is NATO’s principal C3 capability deliverer and CIS service provider. It provides, maintains and defends the NATO enterprise-wide information technology infrastructure to enable Allies to consult together under Article IV, and, when required, stand together in the face of attack under Article V.
To provide these critical services, in the modern evolving dynamic environment the NCI Agency needs to build and maintain high performance-engaged workforce. The NCI Agency workforce strategically consists of three major categorise's: NATO International Civilians (NIC)'s, Military (Mil), and Interim Workforce Consultants (IWC)'s. The IWCs are a critical part of the overall NCI Agency workforce and make up approximately 15 percent of the total workforce.
Role ID – NATOIS-0051Role Background
The Cyber Threat Analysis Branch (CTAB) is looking for a Cyber Threat Intelligence Researcher to support in the provision of technical cyber threat intelligence to the NATO Enterprise and Alliance through researching threat actors’ tactics, techniques and procedures.