Principal Threat Intelligence Researcher

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and staying one step ahead of emerging threats? Are you a seasoned professional with expertise in tactical and strategic intelligence analysis? We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Principal Threat Intelligence Researcher. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our organization's mission to protect our clients' critical assets and information from cyber threats. If you have a strong background in threat intelligence, a proven track record of delivering actionable insights, and the ability to lead a team, we want to hear from you.


At Enterprise IT Security (EITS), we are on a mission to secure the IT journey for the Volvo Group. We work closely together with stakeholders across several Business Areas (BAs), Truck Divisions (TDs), and Group Functions (GFs). While the BAs drive the business, the TDs provide research, development, purchasing, manufacturing, and assembly. Within Volvo Group, the GFs own the Group agenda, provide strategic direction, and have global responsibility in group-wide functions such as IT, legal, compliance, and security.


This particular function/role resides in the Active Cyber Defense division which is a part of EITS and responsible for proactive measures to enhance preparedness against cyber threats. You will report to the Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence in this role.


Role Description


In this role, you will:
Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of emerging cyber threats, focusing on both tactical and strategic intelligence.
Monitor threat actors, their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and provide timely updates on their activities to relevant stakeholders.
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the threat landscape, including advanced persistent threats (APTs), malware campaigns, and vulnerabilities.
Lead a team of threat intelligence analysts, providing guidance, mentoring and support in their research efforts.
Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement effective threat mitigation strategies, ensuring proactive measures are in place.
Deliver clear and concise threat intelligence reports, including assessments, recommendations, and actionable insights, to senior management and other stakeholders.
Stay abreast of the latest developments in the field of threat intelligence, attending industry conferences and participating in relevant forums.



Critical Competencies:
Good communication, presentation and organizational skills.
Excellent writing skills .
Expert knowledge of fundamental threat intelligence concepts (terminology, tools, processes, etc.). Experience with formal aspects of Threat Intelligence (e.g. ACH, analytical biases, etc.)
Experience with common threat intelligence models,- tools, -sources, and -feeds.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Knowledge of models describing cyber-attacks (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, persistency, lateral movement, exfiltration) such as Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model or MITRE ATT&CK.
Willingness to learn, know and understand Volvo Group security policies, directives and requirements.



Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, a related field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in threat intelligence, with a focus on tactical and strategic analysis.
Experience in tech, security or automotive industry is highly regarded.
Subject matter expert in threat hunting, threat intelligence or threat modelling.
Affinity to find solutions for cyber threat countermeasures.
Domain-specific certifications (e.g., GCTI, CTIA, CTIP) would be an advantage.

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