Threat Intel Analyst IV

Job Summary
Our client, a leading aviation provider, is seeking a Threat Intelligence Analyst IV to support its Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) Build project. 

This position is W-2 only. We do not work with third-party firms or C2C arrangements for this role.

Contract Details

• Contract duration: 19 weeks, August 31, 2026 – January 8, 2027
• Number of openings: 2
• Work location: Arlington Heights, IL 
• Work arrangement: Flexible, with evening and weekend coverage required; remote availability may be accommodated based on team needs
• Schedule: Evening coverage from 4:00 PM to midnight and weekend coverage from 8:00 AM to midnight, with the ability to respond to CSOC requests outside these hours as needed

Core Responsibilities

• Collect open-source cyber intelligence to identify emerging threats and potential attacks
• Analyze open-source, confidential, and commercial cyber intelligence sources
• Assess cyber threats and potential attacks within the scope of the internal Cyber Intelligence program
• Develop and support cyber threat intelligence reporting for diverse audiences
• Assist with incident response engagements by providing technical expertise, research, and investigative insight
• Research threat actor motivations and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Coordinate with the CSOC team through Microsoft Teams and escalate incidents or requests requiring additional support

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• Willingness to work flexible evening and weekend schedules, including weekday coverage from 4:00 PM to midnight, weekend coverage from 8:00 AM to midnight
• Availability to respond to CSOC requests outside scheduled hours during critical incidents 
• 7+ years of experience in cyber intelligence, consistent with the Level IV requirement
• Senior-level experience in cyber threat intelligence
• Experience collecting open-source cyber intelligence
• Experience analyzing open-source, confidential, and/or commercial cyber intelligence sources
• Experience developing cyber threat intelligence reports for diverse audiences
• Experience supporting incident response through technical research and analysis of threat actor motivations and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

Preferred Skills/Experience (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience supporting a Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC)
• Experience providing cyber intelligence support during security incidents
• Experience researching threat actor behavior, motivations, and attack methodologies
• Experience working with commercial cyber intelligence sources
• Experience translating technical intelligence into reports for different audiences
• Experience coordinating incident-related communications through Microsoft Teams or similar collaboration platforms
• Flexibility to coordinate evening and weekend coverage with other intelligence analysts

Key Competencies & Behaviors

• Analytical thinking and critical evaluation of cyber threat intelligence
• Strong research and investigative skills
• Clear written communication and ability to tailor reporting to diverse audiences
• Collaboration and effective communication during incident response
• Flexibility and responsiveness when supporting time-sensitive security incidents

Work Environment

• Location: Arlington Heights, IL 
• Work arrangement: onsite unless on call
• Provide evening coverage from 4:00 p.m. to midnight and weekend coverage from 8:00 a.m. to midnight
• Remain available to respond to CSOC escalations outside scheduled coverage hours, as needed
• Coordinate coverage schedules flexibly to ensure evening and weekend support, including weekday/weekend splits or rotating schedules
• Escalate complex issues to the team for additional support during critical incidents
• Collaborate primarily through Microsoft Teams chats, with in-person availability being less critical than responsiveness during crisis situations
• Contract type: Temporary contract

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $63.00 and $90.00 per hour. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

About KellyMitchell
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