East Midlands, United Kingdom
12 hours ago
Threat Analyst
The team you'll be working with:

As a Threat Intelligence Analyst at NTT DATA, you'll utilize your expertise to collect, analyze, and report on cyber threats, enabling our clients to proactively defend against attack campaigns and adversarial actions. You will play a crucial role in interpreting the threat landscape, providing actionable insights, and integrating intelligence into advanced security operations. This role, within our UK Security Practice, provides the opportunity to contribute to high-impact cybersecurity initiatives while working flexibly across a hybrid work model.

What you'll be doing:

 Core Responsibilities

\tThreat Intelligence Analysis and Collection\tResearch, track, and analyze Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and threat actor profiles using sources that include open-source (OSINT), dark web forums, government feeds, and commercial intelligence platforms.\tConduct detailed analysis of Threat Actor Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and malware.\tDeliver actionable intelligence insights to enhance detection, prevention, and response embedded within the threat lifecycle.\tMaintain up-to-date geopolitical knowledge influencing the cyber threat landscape.\tThreat Assessment and Reporting\tDevelop and deliver weekly threat briefs, annual landscape overviews, and ad-hoc risk signals for both technical and non-technical audiences.\tProduce detailed reports based on industry-specific campaigns or identified vulnerability patterns.\tCommunicate emerging threats to relevant technical stakeholders, influencing rapid mitigation strategy formulation.\tIntelligence Integration and Technology Alignment\tIntegrate threat intelligence feeds (TIPs) into platforms like SIEM or SOAR, prioritizing automation workflows where required.\tRefine search prevention frameworks using custom threat correlation rules.\tCollaborate directly with SOC teams to enhance real-time detection and response capabilities.\tMonitoring Threat Campaigns and Emerging Techniques\tTrack and assess malware campaigns, underground forums, and marketplaces to identify emerging attack vectors.\tAnalyze threat data to produce predictive insights about probable trends and future adversarial strategies.\tProvide targeted support to incident response teams with contextualized intelligence.\tStakeholder Collaboration and Communication\tBrief clients and internal teams about current threat landscapes and risks relevant to their operations.\tContribute to cross-functional threat modeling, risk assessment workshops, and proactive planning.\tRepresent NTT DATA at external security forums and intelligence-sharing communities. What experience you'll bring: \tStrong proficiency with threat intelligence platforms like MISP, ThreatConnect, or Anomali, Security Alliance.\tDeep familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework, dark web monitoring techniques, and attack simulation techniques.\tDemonstrated skills in cyber threat modeling, malware reverse engineering, and API-triggered automation.\tCertifications and Technical Proficiency\tCertifications Preferred: CREST CPTIA, GCTI, MITRE ATT&CK CTI or related.\tMust meet UK SC Clearance eligibility guidelines.\tAdvanced scripting capabilities (Python, PowerShell preferred).

 

Preferred Qualifications

\tBatchelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, International Relations, or Intelligence Studies strongly preferred.\tDirect experience working in government, military, or intelligence organizations advantageous.\tExperience identifying and neutralizing Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) in target environments.

 

Success Metrics (6–12 Months)

\tDeliver minimum 15 intelligence reports/month, meeting a quality accuracy benchmark above 95%.\tReduce detection and response times by 25% via improved monitoring techniques.\tEstablish three new high-quality threat detection models with technical playbooks per quarter.

 

Who we are:

We’re a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.

Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women’s Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.

For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA

what we'll offer you:

We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.

You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: https://uk.nttdata.com/

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

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