Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Fortinet, a global leader in unified threat management (UTM) and network security appliances, is seeking a skilled Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Collections/Analysis team in Pune, India. This team is dedicated to safeguarding customers and their assets from evolving external threats. Leveraging proprietary hybrid intelligence platforms and methodologies, you will play a crucial role in producing actionable intelligence through insightful analysis and clear communication.

As an Intelligence Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing cybersecurity events, incidents, and vulnerability reports from diverse sources including OSINT, Darknet, and TECHINT. You will collaborate with internal research teams to pinpoint customer-specific threats and generate tailored analytical reports. Additionally, you will create regular security trend reports using information from Fortinet's internal threat repository, and engage with customer points of contact to understand their unique threat landscapes and deliver customized intelligence solutions. Your responsibilities will include analyzing intrusion events, security incidents, and other threat indicators, ensuring early warning functions, and adhering to operational security best practices to protect sensitive sources and methods.

The ideal candidate possesses strong Information Security fundamentals and a good understanding of Cyber Threat Intelligence. You should be adept at creating high-quality security analysis reports, effectively analyzing various threat vectors, and possess knowledge of cyber threats, malware, APTs, and exploits. Familiarity with the DarkNet, DeepWeb, open-source intelligence, social media, and other sources of cyber-criminal activity is essential. Excellent English communication skills are required, with the ability to effectively liaise with diverse clients and clearly explain technical details. A proactive approach to learning new technologies and skills, adaptability, and innovation are highly valued. Experience in a SOC environment or with Cyber Crime Research will be considered a significant advantage. While not mandatory, certifications such as CEH or OSCP are a plus. Programming or scripting knowledge is an added benefit. Maintaining the highest levels of discretion and confidentiality is paramount.

Language Proficiency: English is essential. Proficiency in Hindi or other international languages such as Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, German, or Italian is a plus.