Job DescriptionThis is an onsite position; only local candidates will be considered.The
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst will support the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on the Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) threat intelligence program. This role is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and operationalizing cyber threat intelligence across enterprise environments to reduce cybersecurity risk and improve organizational awareness. The analyst will administer threat intelligence platforms, support incident response activities, and integrate intelligence capabilities into existing security operations processes. This position works closely with Incident Response, Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, and Infrastructure teams to support threat investigations and remediation efforts across TxDOT systems, vendors, and business functions.
Responsibilities:- Triage threat intelligence alerts generated from intelligence platforms and external intelligence sources.
- Create security incidents and route them to appropriate teams for investigation and resolution.
- Analyze, validate, and distribute Critical and Zero-Day CVE advisories to impacted stakeholders.
- Administer threat intelligence platforms, including tuning, scoping, content management, reporting, and platform optimization.
- Upload, validate, and maintain TxDOT organizational data within intelligence platforms, including user account inventories, technology asset information, business partner listings, and third-party vendor data.
- Manage intelligence feed subscriptions and ensure threat intelligence data is properly integrated into cybersecurity monitoring systems.
- Verify threat intelligence feed ingestion into SIEM platforms and troubleshoot feed-related issues.
- Integrate threat intelligence platforms with TxDOT systems, including SIEM, ServiceNow, ticketing workflows, and reporting solutions.
- Develop operational reports, threat trend summaries, and executive-level intelligence briefings.
- Conduct threat analysis and forecasting to identify emerging risks affecting TxDOT systems, vendors, and business functions.
- Maintain documentation, procedures, and intelligence workflows supporting cybersecurity operations.
RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:- 5 years of experience performing cyber threat intelligence analysis within a Security Operations Center (SOC) or Cybersecurity Operations environment.
- 5 years of experience with threat intelligence platforms such as Recorded Future, CrowdStrike Intelligence, Anomali, Mandiant, Flashpoint, or equivalent.
- 5 years of experience analyzing Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), adversary TTPs, malware campaigns, and vulnerability intelligence.
- 5 years of experience creating and managing security incidents, case management workflows, and incident escalation processes.
- 5 years of experience with SIEM technologies and intelligence feed integration.
- 5 years of knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and CIS Controls.
- 5 years of experience communicating cybersecurity risks and intelligence findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- 5 years of strong written communication, documentation, reporting, and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:- Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) certification.
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) certification.
- Experience administering Recorded Future platforms and intelligence modules.
- Experience integrating threat intelligence with Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, or equivalent SIEM platforms.
- Experience integrating cybersecurity tools with ServiceNow.
- Experience managing third-party risk intelligence or vendor intelligence programs.
- Experience with TAXII/STIX frameworks and automated intelligence sharing.
- Knowledge of vulnerability management, CVE monitoring, and zero-day response processes.
- Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell or Python.
- Familiarity with state government cybersecurity operations and compliance requirements.
Additional Requirements:- Local candidates only; must currently live within 50 miles of the Austin, Texas work location.
- May be required to work outside normal business hours.
Work Location and Schedule:Location: 125 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78701
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding Texas state holidays.
Work Arrangement: Onsite
