Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst

About Us

At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet.

About the Team

Cloudforce One is Cloudflare’s threat operations and research team, responsible for identifying and disrupting cyber threats ranging from sophisticated cyber criminal activity to nation-state sponsored advanced persistent threats (APTs).

About the Role

Cloudflare is a system spanning the globe, on a mission to make the internet better, safer, and more powerful everyday.

As a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will monitor cyber threat activity, trends, and methodologies across multiple platforms, supporting both client requests and proactive internal research.

Strong candidates will have excellent OSINT research skills, firsthand experience in Threat Intelligence (in particular, familiarity with advanced persistent threats), a strong technical foundation, practical knowledge of intelligence report writing, and ability to work well in a group of distributed remote team members.

Examples of Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Deep understanding of the cyber threat landscape and the intelligence lifecycle
• Expert knowledge of state-sponsored APT groups in the Middle East region
• Proven expertise in tracking and clustering multiple threat groups using techniques such as the Cyber Kill Chain or Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis
• Experience with open source intelligence gathering tools and techniques
• Experience tracking and analyzing cyber campaigns utilizing structured analytical techniques involving numerous sources of threat intelligence and varied forms of threat data
• Understanding of the latest security trends as they relate to Middle Eastern cyber threat adversary operations and motivating factors
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
• Experience in network and/or host-based intrusion analysis
• Proficiency in one of the following: Packet, and/or Metadata analysis
• Knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) and datasets relevant to intrusion and network infrastructure analysis
• Experience using a comprehensive data analysis platform, with ability to recognize patterns and transform data into useful information
• Advanced communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills, both internally to CXO level and externally to clients
• Working/in-depth knowledge of technical reporting and editing
• Ability to synthesize technical information and document it, in both a technical and non-technical manner, through written, graphical and verbal representation
• One of the following:
  • BA/BS or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, Computer Security, Information Systems, Intelligence, or related discipline, OR
  • Military training and experience in Cyber Intelligence, General Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, or related discipline
• At least 10 years experience in one or more of the following:
  • Intrusion analysis
  • Cyber threat hunting
  • Cyber threat intelligence
  • Incident response
  • Network defense
  • Endpoint forensics
  • Malware analysis
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate with a globally distributed team
• Willing and eager to share knowledge and mentor colleagues on intrusion analysis and threat intelligence best practices

Bonus Points

• MA/MS or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, Computer Security, Information Systems, Intelligence, or related discipline
• Malware analysis and reverse engineering skills
• Foreign language proficiency in one of the commonly spoken languages of the Middle East region
• Prior intelligence community background
• Familiarity with detection capabilities and their practical application in tracking malicious activity
• Working knowledge of SQL and devising SQL queries

Compensation

Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.

• For Colorado, Illinois, Maryland and Minnesota based hires: Estimated annual salary of $164,000 - $200,000.
• For New York City, Washington, Washington D.C. and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of $183,000 - $223,000.
• For Bay Area based hires: Estimated annual salary of $193,000 - $235,000.

Equity

This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.

Benefits

Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family.

What Makes Cloudflare Special?

We’re not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company.

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations.

Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.