Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead (Western Union, LLC, Denver, CO)

Determine threat intelligence focus areas and analytical approaches based on business risk, evolving adversary behavior, and external intelligence sources (5%). Provide advanced analytical guidance and informal technical leadership to threat intelligence analysts and engineers through collaboration and knowledge sharing, without formal supervisory responsibility (5%). Work across cybersecurity, fraud, enterprise risk, legal, compliance, and business functions to support intelligence-informed decision making and coordinated threat response (10%). Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders by translating complex cyber threat information into clear, business relevant insights (5%). Perform advanced research and analysis of cyber threats, adversary campaigns, and systemic risk trends affecting the organization and peer institutions (10%). Maintain regular engagement with external partners, including law enforcement, industry groups (e.g., FS-ISAC), and peer organizations, to exchange intelligence and emerging threat insights (5%). Provide senior-level analysis of cyber threats, evaluating emerging risks and their implications for the organization and the broader financial ecosystem (10%). Contribute expertise to intelligence sharing efforts with external entities in accordance with established policies and regulatory expectations (5%). Apply expert judgment in the evaluation and use of threat intelligence tools, data sources, and analytic techniques, including TIPs, automation, and enrichment capabilities (10%). Produce senior-level intelligence products such as strategic assessments, executive briefings, and forward-looking threat analyses (10%). Review, refine, and enhance intelligence reporting to promote analytical rigor, clarity, and consistency across products (10%). Support the ongoing evolution of threat intelligence practices, methodologies, and documentation based on lessons learned and industry best practices (5%). Participate as a senior contributor in cross-organizational initiatives involving cyber risk, fraud, and enterprise threat awareness (10%). Up to 10% of travel required to both foreign and domestic offices for in-person work with various security and technology teams to further evangelize the Cyber Threat Intelligence function. Telecommuting may be permitted up to 2 days per week. When not telecommuting, must report to Western Union, LLC at 7001 E Belleview Ave, Denver, CO 80237. Salary: $160,202 - $241,846 per year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or U.S. equivalent in Security Studies, Computer Science, Cyber Security, Electronic Engineering or a related field, plus 5 years of professional experience as an Information Security Engineer, Information Systems Security Analyst, or any occupation, job title, position performing Cybersecurity and Information Technology.

Must also have experience in the following: 3 years of professional experience performing intelligence analysis including collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources; 3 years of professional experience utilizing Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model for Intrusion analysis, and MITRE ATT&CK; 3 years of professional experience performing Cyber, Incident Response and Digital Forensics, security engineering, and security operations; 3 years of professional experience analyzing indicators of compromise (IOCs) and TTPs of threat actors; and 3 years of professional experience utilizing TIP and SIEM (including Splunk) and Cloud security fundamentals.

CONTACT: Apply online at https://careers.westernunion.com

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