Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

We are looking to hire a Cyber Threat Intelligent Analyst, who will be responsible for researching emerging threats, assess their potential impact, and translate threat intelligence into actionable insights that strengthen cyber defense capabilities. The role also involves investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents, conducting digital forensic investigations, proactively hunting for threats, and supporting purple team activities across a complex multi-cloud environment for our client, one of the largest semi-government organizations in the region.This position is a contract role with an initial duration of 14 months and is renewable. The role sits within the IT Department and works closely with business stakeholders, and IT teams,We are looking for a passionate Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, who will play a key role in investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents, conducting digital forensic investigations, proactively hunting for threats, and supporting purple team activities across a complex multi-cloud environment.Key Responsibilities;Research and monitor emerging cyber threats, threat actors, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques relevant to the organisation.Analyse threat intelligence and provide actionable insights to support security decision-making.Conduct proactive threat hunting across on-premises and cloud environments to identify potential threats and suspicious activity.Support the investigation and response to major cybersecurity incidents.Conduct digital forensic investigations to identify attack methods, scope, impact, and potential root causes.Analyse attacker behaviour and techniques across different stages of a cyber attack and map findings to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.Support offensive security assessments, red team and purple team activities to identify weaknesses and improve detection and response capabilities.Analyse security, system, application, and endpoint logs to identify indicators of compromise and suspicious activity.Develop and use scripts, tools, and analytical techniques to support threat hunting, investigations, and forensic activities.Work with Threat Intelligence Platforms, EDR solutions, SIEM platforms, and other cybersecurity technologies.Produce clear and actionable reports on threats, incidents, investigations, and opportunities to improve the overall security posture.Collaborate with cybersecurity, technology, and other business teams to strengthen threat detection, prevention, and response capabilities.Required Experience & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related discipline.5–7 years of overall experience, with 3–5 years of relevant cybersecurity experience.Experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, threat intelligence, threat hunting, incident response, digital forensics, penetration testing, or red teaming.Strong understanding of cyber attack techniques, threat actor behaviour, and the Cyber Kill Chain.Hands-on experience with Threat Intelligence Platforms and security monitoring technologies.Experience with digital forensics tools and techniques.Experience analysing large volumes of security data and logs using tools such as Splunk, SQL/KQL, and Python.Relevant industry certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, GCDA, CREST Threat Intelligence Analyst, CREST Intrusion Analyst, or OSCP would be advantageousWorking knowledge of EDR solutions and cloud security environments.Strong analytical, investigative, problem-solving, and communication skills.Availability:Preference will be given to candidates available immediately after accepting the offer.We are looking for a candidate who will be able to work in the United Arab Emirates. Please apply with your resume and remember to provide us with your contact details.We will review your job application within 7 working days. Should your profile fit the requirements of the role, a consultant from Edariwill be in touch with you to gain a deeper understanding of your profile, discuss the role in more detail, and explain the potential next steps.