Counter-Threat Intelligence Engineer

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Counter-Threat Intelligence Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Media space. This role will focus on gathering and analyzing threat intelligence to strengthen the organization's security posture across digital media operations. You will partner closely with Security Operations and incident response teams to improve detections, validate exposures, and support faster, more informed response decisions. The position also includes adversary research, authorized security testing, and clear communication of actionable findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze threat intelligence from internal and external sources
• Perform ethical hacking and adversary-focused research to identify vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with Security Operations to develop and validate detection and response strategies
• Assist with Continuous Threat Exposure Management by prioritizing and validating exposures
• Produce concise threat intelligence reports and technical recommendations for diverse audiences
• Enhance incident response investigations by providing contextual threat information
• Stay updated on current cyber threats and trends relevant to the organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, emphasizing threat intelligence and ethical hacking
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) preferred; alternative offensive security certifications considered
• Expertise in the cyber kill chain and MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Hands-on experience with security tools including SIEM and threat intelligence platforms
• Excellent written communication skills for reports and technical documentation
• Experience conducting authorized security testing and threat hunting activities
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Remote-First culture allowing flexibility and work-life balance
• Reimbursement for home office setup costs
• Encouraging collaborative and inclusive working environment
• Active participation in virtual meetings required to foster engagement