Security Threat Intelligence and Hunting Analyst

5 - 8 years

5 - 10 Lacs

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Continue to make an impact with a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. At NTT DATA, we are renowned for our technical excellence, leading innovations, and making a difference for our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can continue to grow, belong, and thrive.
Your career here is about believing in yourself and seizing new opportunities and challenges. It’s about expanding your skills and expertise in your current role and preparing yourself for future advancements. That’s why we encourage you to take every opportunity to further your career within our great global team.

Your day at NTT DATA
A Security Threat Intelligence and Hunting Analyst is a seasoned subject matter expert, responsible for analyzing and detecting cyber threats and malware impacting the company.The main responsibility of this role is to investigate the level of threat posed by an attack and consequently enable the organization to take informed cybersecurity-based business decisions.This role plays a key role in gathering, analyzing and synthesizing information about current and potential threats to inform the organization’s security strategy.

Key responsibilities:
  • Reads reports, makes risk assessments, works to detect the source of attacks and tests current defenses against threats.
  • Advises on analysis enabling organization 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 organization’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 analyzing 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.
  • Performs any other related task as required.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:
  • 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.
  • Seasoned proficiency in threat hunting methodologies, including familiarity with tools and techniques for proactive detection of threats.
  • Seasoned 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)
  • Seasoned 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
  • Seasoned knowledge of cybersecurity principles, attack vectors, and defensive strategies is essential.
  • Seasoned 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), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), and GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFACTIA, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), GCTI, FOR508 preferred.

Required experience:
  • Seasoned demonstrated experience in a similar role.
  • Seasoned demonstrated experience gained within a global technology organization.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Accelerate your career with us. Apply today

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