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Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst

Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst /7350

Grade 8/EX

P4 – Specialist

Career Level Summary

Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise

Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices

Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions

Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations

May lead functional teams or projects

Key Responsibilities:

**Threat Research and Analytics** Conducts in-depth research on emerging threats, threat actors, and their tactics, techniques, and procedures, staying current with the latest security trends in both cyber and physical domains. Demonstrates the ability to define problems, collect and analyse raw data, and provide advice with recommended solutions. Utilizes various tools to identify patterns in data, articulating findings clearly with methodology, results, assumptions, and constraints. Maintains and curates threat intelligence tools and platforms to optimize threat data collection and analysis. Stays informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities specific to the energy sector by attending industry conferences and workshops.

**Intelligence Gathering and Management** Gathers intelligence from diverse sources, including internal security tools, external threat feeds, and open-source intelligence (OSINT). Tracks and monitors the evolving threat landscape, focusing on attacks targeting the energy sector and the common tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries. Identifies indicators of compromise (IOCs) and develops threat profiles to support proactive threat hunting and security incident response activities. Integrates threat data and newer tactics into security tools for ongoing monitoring. Evaluates, filters, and curates gathered information to create actionable threat intelligence. Demonstrates understanding of the US Intelligence Community, their partners at state and local levels, and regional fusion cells. Applies research and analysis methodologies in support of the intelligence lifecycle, anticipating threats and using intelligence to mitigate risks.

**Reporting and Communications** Creates clear, concise reports and briefings to communicate complex threat information to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels within the organization. Produces actionable threat intelligence reports to inform security decision-making across the organization, enabling risk-based decisions while maintaining awareness of potential risks. Applies strong analytic production tradecraft and techniques in the preparation of comprehensive written reports, presentations, and charts based on research, collection, and analysis of data. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey critical information to stakeholders.

**Leadership** Takes on a leadership role as a senior analyst, mentoring other analysts and staying current with the latest threat intelligence tools and technologies. Works independently and collaboratively, supporting various areas across the department such as workplace investigations, cyber incident response, and insider threat as needed. Demonstrates creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit in approaching challenges and developing innovative solutions to enhance the organization's threat intelligence capabilities.

Education

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or other related field or experience. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

Typically five or more years of experience conducting intelligence analysis and reporting

Demonstrated fundamental understanding of various operating systems, programming concepts, security operations, and SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools.

Proven expertise in applying threat intelligence frameworks, including the Diamond Model, MITRE ATT&CK, and Cyber Kill Chain.

Certifications, Licenses and Training

Existing Secret or TS clearance, or related certification a plus (Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM))

Functional Competencies

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office package

Advanced briefing and presentation skills

Advanced understanding of the US energy sector, including NIST and CIS standards

Advanced intelligence analysis techniques and methodologies

Advanced technical skills relevant to threat intelligence

General Competencies

Advanced self-development and continuous learning abilities

Advanced mentoring and coaching skills to empower others

Advanced collaboration and teamwork capabilities

Advanced leadership and role model behaviors

Advanced results-oriented focus and goal achievement

Advanced adaptability and agility in a dynamic environment

Cognitive Level

Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization

Demonstrates sound memory

Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/ Attendance

Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule

Ability to work long hours

Ability to work a variable schedule

Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Ability to work shift schedule

Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities

Does the job require a valid driver’s license? Yes

Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory

Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor

Office environment

Compensation Range:

$118,425.00 - $197,375.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here (https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511) .

Join us today and power your potential!

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