Threat Analyst IV

Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Threat Analyst to join their team! The Analyst participates in the collection, analysis, assessment, and dissemination of open source, and commercial information regarding cyber threats and potential attacks within the scope of the company’s Cyber Intelligence program.  The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, with a strong understanding of the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape, threat actor behaviors, and adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). This individual will play a critical role in identifying emerging threats, providing intelligence-driven insights, and supporting incident response efforts during active cybersecurity events. This position primarily supports evening and weekend coverage to ensure continued access to cyber intelligence expertise outside standard business hours. The analyst will work closely with the CSOC and escalate significant threats, incidents, or intelligence requirements to the broader Cyber Intelligence team as needed.

Core Responsibilities

• Collect, monitor, and evaluate open-source cyber threat intelligence to identify emerging threats, vulnerabilities, malicious activity, and potential attacks targeting the organization
• Analyze intelligence from open-source, confidential, proprietary, and commercial sources to develop actionable insights into the cyber threat landscape
• Research and assess threat actors, adversary motivations, capabilities, objectives, and operational behaviors
• Identify and document threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), leveraging established cybersecurity frameworks and intelligence methodologies
• Develop, prepare, and disseminate cyber threat intelligence reports tailored to diverse audiences, including technical teams, security leadership, and incident response stakeholders
• Provide timely intelligence support during cybersecurity incidents, investigations, and active response engagements
• Conduct research into threat actors, indicators of compromise (IOCs), attack methodologies, and emerging campaigns to support incident response and threat mitigation
• Collaborate with CSOC personnel to provide technical expertise, contextual intelligence, and recommendations during security events
• Monitor developing cyber threats and assess their potential impact on internal technology environment and business operations
• Escalate significant findings, emerging threats, and complex intelligence requirements to the broader Cyber Intelligence team
• Maintain effective communication and coordination with security operations personnel through Microsoft Teams and other collaboration channels
• Support continuous intelligence coverage during evenings, weekends, and other designated off-hours periods

Required Skills/Experience (Must-Haves)

• 7+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on cyber threat intelligence
• Demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting cyber threat intelligence from multiple intelligence sources
• Strong understanding of cyber threat actors, adversary motivations, attack methodologies, and TTPs
• Experience conducting open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and analysis
• Experience producing actionable threat intelligence reports for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Background supporting cybersecurity incident response, threat investigations, or security operations
• Ability to assess complex intelligence information and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Work Environment

• Location: Arlington Heights, IL 
• Hybrid (three days onsite, two days remote)

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: The approximate pay range for this position is between $56.00 and $80.00 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
At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We’re movers and shakers! We don’t mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.

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