Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Primary Location: Rosemont, Illinois V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst for our premier client in Rosemont, Illinois . Education and Experience " Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 3 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with a focus on threat intelligence, threat hunting, or security engineering. Hands-on experience with tools such as Splunk, ELK Stack, ThreatConnect, MISP, Anomali, or other threat intelligence platforms. Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating tasks. Deep understanding of TTPs, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and IOC analysis. Familiarity with vulnerability management processes and patching prioritization. Travel - Occasional, based on issues, system requirements, training, etc. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a relevant field. Relevant certifications such as GCTI, CPTIA, CRTIA, CCTIA, GREM, OSCP, CEH, or CISSP. Experience with cloud security platforms and tools (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Knowledge of reverse engineering or malware analysis. Experience deploying and managing CTI and purple team platforms such as Vectr.io, OpenCTI, MISP, Cortex, or ServiceNow. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities " Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and within a team. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into business-level context. Continuous learning mindset and adaptability to evolving threats and technologies. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Job Responsibilities: Collect, analyze, and disseminate actionable threat intelligence from open sources, private feeds, and internal telemetry. Design, deploy, and/or manage technologies that support CTI, threat hunting, and purple team initiatives such as MISP, OpenCTI, Vectr.io, and ServiceNow (SNOW) for CTI and purple teaming. Develop and maintain threat intelligence reports, including analysis of relevant threat actors, CVEs, exploits, and malware. Track threat actor activity, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to assess potential risks to the organization. Conduct proactive threat hunts to identify malicious activity within the organization's environment. Develop and execute hypotheses based on threat intelligence, behavioral analytics, and organizational risk. Utilize advanced tools such as EDR/XDR, SIEM, SOAR, and threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs). Develop integrations between tools to enhance threat intelligence workflows and operational efficiency. Collaborate with other security and IT teams to enhance monitoring, detection, and response capabilities. Create and optimize security use cases, rules, and dashboards for continuous monitoring. Interested? Qualified candidates should send their resumes to bpritchettvsoftconsulting.com V-Soft Consulting Group is recognized among the top 100 fastest growing staffing companies in North America, V-Soft Consulting Group is headquartered in Louisville, KY with strategic locations in India, Canada and the U.S. V-Soft is known as an agile, innovative technology services company holding several awards and distinctions and has a wide variety of partnerships across diverse technology stacks. As a valued V-Soft Consultant, you're eligible for full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) plan, competitive compensation and more. V-Soft is partnered with numerous Fortune 500 companies, exceptionally positioned to advance your career growth. V-Soft Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. For more information or to view all our open jobs, please visit www.vsoftconsulting.com or call (844) 425-8425. LI-BP2