About Company
Are you driven by the pulse of global digital threats? Career.zycto offers a unique crucible for a Cyber Threat Intelligence Coordinator to thrive, leveraging cutting-edge methodologies to safeguard critical digital assets. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation in cybersecurity, providing a platform where your expertise directly contributes to actionable intelligence and robust defensive strategies. Join a collaborative team committed to pushing boundaries, where professional development is paramount, and your contributions are visibly impactful in a high-stakes environment. Here, your insights into emerging threats will shape our resilience and protect our future.
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Job Description
Career.zycto is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Cyber Threat Intelligence Coordinator to join our growing security team in Esquimalt, Victoria. In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of our defense, responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on the evolving cyber threat landscape. This position requires a deep understanding of cyberattack methodologies, threat actor motivations, and the ability to translate complex technical data into clear, actionable intelligence for various stakeholders. You will play a pivotal role in strengthening our security posture by providing timely and relevant insights that inform strategic decisions and enhance our protective measures against sophisticated cyber threats. If you possess a strong analytical mind, a passion for cybersecurity, and a commitment to staying ahead of the adversary, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor global threat landscapes for emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methodologies relevant to our operational environment and critical assets.
- Collect, process, and analyze raw threat data from diverse sources (e.g., OSINT, commercial intelligence feeds, dark web forums, internal incident reports) to produce actionable intelligence reports.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive threat profiles for relevant threat actors, campaigns, and indicators of compromise (IOCs), ensuring they are current and accurate.
- Generate regular and ad-hoc threat intelligence reports, strategic briefings, and timely alerts for technical teams, security operations, and executive leadership, adapting content for different audiences.
- Collaborate closely with incident response, security operations, and engineering teams to integrate threat intelligence into defensive strategies, security tooling, and incident playbooks.
- Proactively identify gaps in current intelligence collection and analysis capabilities, recommending and implementing improvements to enhance our overall threat intelligence program.
- Participate in post-incident analysis to identify root causes, extract lessons learned, and improve future threat detection, prevention, and response mechanisms.
- Contribute to the development, enhancement, and operationalization of threat intelligence platforms, tools, and processes.
- Mentor junior analysts and foster a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and professional growth within the threat intelligence team.
Required Skills
- Proven experience (4+ years) in a dedicated cyber threat intelligence, security operations, or similar analytical role, preferably within a large enterprise or government setting.
- Strong understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, cyber kill chain, and intelligence analysis methodologies (e.g., F3EAD, DIAMOND).
- Proficiency with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) tools.
- Expertise in analyzing network traffic, malicious code behaviors, and various log sources to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and attack patterns.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various threat actor types (nation-state, cybercrime, hacktivist) and their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities, with an aptitude for detail-oriented work under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant industry certifications such as GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or equivalent.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for data manipulation, automation, and custom tool development.
- Familiarity with cloud security concepts and threat intelligence in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience in malware reverse engineering, digital forensics, or vulnerability research.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and comprehensive health benefits.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development, training, and support for industry certifications.
- A collaborative, innovative, and challenging work environment with access to cutting-edge technologies.
- Health and wellness programs, including an employee assistance program.
- Retirement savings plan with competitive company contributions.
- Modern office space located in beautiful Esquimalt, offering convenience and access to local amenities.
How to Apply
Ready to shape the future of cyber defense? We invite you to apply by clicking the link below. Please submit your resume and a compelling cover letter detailing your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this pivotal role. We look forward to reviewing your application and exploring how your expertise can contribute to our mission.
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