Intelligence Research Associate Director

Overview

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the advanced cyber threat research team within the Intelligence Fusion Center, ensuring high-quality outputs and alignment with MSS goals.
• Oversee advanced threat research and analysis, including APTs, campaigns, zero-day vulnerabilities, malware, and adversary TTPs, to produce actionable intelligence.
• Direct the production of high-quality intelligence reports, tailored to MSSP operations and client-specific needs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate research findings into operational workflows.
• Deliver detailed, high-quality intelligence that supports MSSP operations and enhances client security postures.
• Develop and implement workflows, processes, and methodologies to ensure the team s efficiency and effectiveness in intelligence generation.
• Partner with external intelligence-sharing organizations, vendors, and clients to enhance the threat research program and Fusion Center capabilities.
• Report progress, metrics, and the impact of research initiatives to senior leadership.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. [Related cybersecurity professional certificates/licenses are a plus]
• 8+ years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, advanced analysis, or research-focused roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a highly technical team.
• Advanced expertise in artifact analysis, including malware reverse engineering, memory forensics, and advanced exploitation research.
• Strong knowledge of cyber threat intelligence frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, and Cyber Kill Chain.
• Proficiency in tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Wireshark, Volatility, YARA, and advanced threat hunting or analysis platforms.
• Familiarity with SIEMs, Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs), XDRs, Sandboxes, and other tools used in MSS and Fusion Center operations.
• Expertise in adversary TTPs, intelligence analysis, and the ability to generate actionable intelligence findings.
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and advanced analysis tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and executive audiences.