Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst/ CST Hours
chicago, Illinois
Open to Remote
Contract
$50/hr - $70/hr
Exciting job opportunity for a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join a cutting-edge cybersecurity team in a 6-month contract-to-hire position. This organization leverages state-of-the-art security technologies including advanced threat intelligence platforms, cloud security solutions, and next generation monitoring tools. They are a leading technology company committed to pushing the boundaries of cybersecurity innovation, utilizing technologies such as EDR/XDR, SIEM, SOAR, and custom threat intelligence integrations.
This is your chance to be at the forefront of cybersecurity defense! The company is looking for a passionate, innovative threat intelligence professional who thrives on solving complex security challenges. The ideal candidate is not just a technical expert, but a creative problem-solver who can transform threat data into actionable intelligence. You'll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, offers significant professional growth, and provides cutting-edge tools to expand your cybersecurity expertise. They offer a dynamic work culture that balances challenging technical work with professional development and the chance to make a real impact in protecting organizational assets from emerging cyber threats.
Contract Duration: 6 Months Contract-to-Hire ?
Required Skills & Experience
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
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This is your chance to be at the forefront of cybersecurity defense! The company is looking for a passionate, innovative threat intelligence professional who thrives on solving complex security challenges. The ideal candidate is not just a technical expert, but a creative problem-solver who can transform threat data into actionable intelligence. You'll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, offers significant professional growth, and provides cutting-edge tools to expand your cybersecurity expertise. They offer a dynamic work culture that balances challenging technical work with professional development and the chance to make a real impact in protecting organizational assets from emerging cyber threats.
Contract Duration: 6 Months Contract-to-Hire ?
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in threat intelligence, threat hunting, or security engineering
- Proficiency in threat intelligence platforms (Splunk, ThreatConnect, MISP)
- Advanced scripting skills
- Red Team experience
- Professional certifications (GCTI, CISSP, OSCP)
- Experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Reverse engineering or malware analysis background
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
- 40% Cloud security platforms
- 40% Threat intelligence tools and platforms
- 20% Custom integration and scripting
- 50% Hands-on threat hunting and intelligence analysis
- 25% Creating and optimizing security use case and dashboards
- 15% Collaboration with security and IT teams
- 10% Reporting and strategic threat intelligence development
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You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.