Senior Information Security Specialist :Threat Intelligence at NTT Ltd.

Key Role and Responsibilities

• Reads reports, makes risk assessments, works to detect the source of attacks and tests current defenses against threats
• Advises on analysis enabling organisation to make decisions on how to improve security measures and respond to attacks
• Monitors security alerts and maintains awareness of new threats and vulnerabilities in order to identify potential risks
• Analyses data from various sources, including network traffic, email logs, malware files, web server logs, DNS records, etc. to identify cybersecurity risks
• Develops and maintains threat intelligence databases containing information about cybercrime tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by hackers or other actors targeting the organisation’s assets
• Participates in Incident Response activities as necessary to identify and contain new threats
• Conducts investigations into potential threats by collecting data from multiple sources and analysing it to identify patterns or other significant pieces of information that indicate a specific threat may be occurring or has occurred previously
• Communicates with senior leaders and also executives and other stakeholders on security matters to raise awareness of potential risks and recommend solutions
• Conducts regular audits of security measures to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by unauthorized users
• Reviews security policies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices
• Creates reports about potential threats for internal use by management or external use by customers or other stakeholders

What will make you a good fit for the role?

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to a situation and make a decision based on the information to hand
• Good understanding of computer systems, software and technology in general
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to research topics and find information relevant to their work
• Ability to interpret large amounts of data and identify important details to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
• Proficiency in threat hunting methodologies, including familiarity with tools and techniques for proactive detection of threats
• Knowledge of data analysis, log analysis, and behavioral analytics to identify anomalous activities and indicators of compromise (IOCs)
• Ability to contribute to investigations, perform post-incident analysis, and identify threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Proficiency in threat intelligence analysis, including the ability to collect, correlate, and interpret large volumes of data from multiple sources 
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are required to identify patterns, trends, and potential risks
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, attack vectors, and defensive strategies is essential
• Familiarity with various security technologies, threat intelligence platforms, and data analysis tools is also necessary.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information technology or security or related field
• Relevant security certification(s) such as :
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) - Nice to have
• GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) - Nice to have
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFACTIA - Nice to have
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) - Nice to have
• GCTI - Nice to have
• FOR508 - Nice to have