Roles & Skills
ECLARO delivers top talent for a variety of Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst roles, tailored to meet different project needs, skills, and levels of experience and expertise. Although the specifics and titles may vary for each individual business, our experienced recruiters have a track record of success in helping businesses hire at all levels
Junior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts
Focus on gathering and analyzing basic threat intelligence data, assisting in the maintenance of threat intelligence databases, and generating standard reports.
Mid-Level Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts
Handle more complex threat analysis tasks, integrate threat intelligence with other security operations, and contribute to the development of new threat intelligence strategies.
Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts
Lead threat intelligence initiatives, develop and implement advanced threat intelligence solutions, and manage threat intelligence projects from start to finish.
Key skills
- Threat intelligence collection and analysis (indicators of compromise, malware analysis)
- SIEM platform expertise (Splunk, ELK, ArcSight, or similar)
- Network and protocol analysis (Wireshark, tcpdump, packet capture interpretation)
- Incident response and digital forensics fundamentals
- Intelligence reporting and communication to executive leadership
- Programming or scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
- Security certification expertise (GIAC, SANS, CISSP, or equivalent threat-focused credentials)
Frequently asked questions
What does a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst do on a daily basis?
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts monitor your organization's threat landscape by collecting, analyzing, and validating security data from logs, network traffic, and external threat feeds. They identify emerging threats, create actionable intelligence reports, coordinate incident response efforts, and maintain a current understanding of threat actor tactics and vulnerabilities that could impact your business. They also develop playbooks to detect similar threats in the future.
What certifications or education should I look for when hiring?
Strong candidates typically hold certifications like GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or vendor-specific certifications for your SIEM platform. A bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or computer science is standard, though relevant security operations or IT experience can substitute. Threat-focused certifications are more valuable than general IT credentials for this role.
How do I find and hire the right Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst through a staffing firm?
When recruiting through ECLARO, provide details about your threat landscape, the tools your team uses (SIEM platform, threat feed sources, etc.), and your incident response procedures. ECLARO will match you with analysts whose certifications and hands-on experience align with your environment. You can also request contractors for short-term projects (incident response surge support) or full-time placements to build your security operations center.
What's the difference between a Threat Intelligence Analyst and a SOC analyst?
While both roles work in security operations, Threat Intelligence Analysts focus on understanding threat actors, attack patterns, and emerging vulnerabilities to inform defensive strategy, while SOC analysts typically monitor alerts and respond to detected incidents. Many organizations need both: SOCanalysts handle reactive incident response, while threat intelligence analysts work proactively to anticipate threats. You may also hire threat intelligence analysts to mentor and upskill your SOC team.
Ways to hire through ECLARO
ECLARO can fill this role through contract or contract-to-hire staffing, direct placement, an Employer of Record (EOR), recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), or a dedicated offshore team in the Philippines (ECAPTIVE).