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As the Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), you will lead the organization's end-to-end threat intelligence capability-spanning strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence-to protect the enterprise and enable risk-informed decisions. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Threat Management & Response (TMR), this role is accountable for defining the CTI vision, executing against it, and ensuring intelligence delivers measurable risk reduction and decision advantage for senior leadership.
This role requires a hands-on, modern intelligence leader with strong fluency in automation, AI/ML-enabled analysis, and threat-informed defense, capable of integrating intelligence across security functions and influencing outcomes at the executive level.
As the Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) , you will lead the organization's end-to-end threat intelligence capability-spanning strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence -to protect the enterprise and enable risk-informed decisions. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Threat Management & Response (TMR) , this role is accountable for defining the CTI vision, executing against it, and ensuring intelligence delivers measurable risk reduction and decision advantage for senior leadership.
This role requires a hands-on, modern intelligence leader with strong fluency in automation, AI/ML-enabled analysis, and threat-informed defense , capable of integrating intelligence across security functions and influencing outcomes at the executive level.
Key Responsibilities
CTI Vision & Strategy
Define and execute a clear, multi-year CTI strategy aligned to enterprise security objectives and business risk.
Ensure threat intelligence meaningfully informs priorities, investments, and defensive decisions across TMR and EIP.
Intelligence Program Leadership
Lead and mature CTI across strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence.
Govern the intelligence lifecycle, including Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) , collection, analysis, and dissemination.
Establish outcome-based metrics that demonstrate intelligence value and risk reduction.
AI, Automation & Scale
Apply automation and AI/ML to improve speed, quality, and scale of intelligence operations.
Implement practical use cases such as automated collection and enrichment, prioritization, analytic support, and intelligence-to-detection pipelines.
Ensure intelligence automation is responsibly governed and aligned with enterprise risk standards.
Threat-Informed Defense Integration
Embed threat intelligence into SOC operations, incident response, threat hunting, detection engineering, vulnerability management, and red/purple teaming .
Drive intelligence-led prioritization of controls, detections, testing, and remediation.
Executive Communication & Advisory
Deliver clear, actionable intelligence to senior leaders, risk forums, and executive stakeholders.
Provide authoritative threat context and guidance during incidents and strategic planning efforts.
External Engagement
Maintain strong engagement with ISACs/ISAOs, industry peers, and government partners.
Keep the organization informed of emerging threat trends, adversary behavior, and geopolitical risks.
Leadership & Talent
Lead and develop a high-performing CTI team across experience levels.
Set clear expectations, develop analytic and technical depth, and foster a culture of rigor, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
8-10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or intelligence roles, with deep cyber threat intelligence experience.
5+ years of people leadership experience.
Strong understanding of the cyber threat landscape, including nation-state and criminal actors.
Working expertise with intelligence frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and applying intelligence to defensive outcomes.
Demonstrated experience leveraging automation, data analytics, or AI within CTI or security operations.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex threats clearly and credibly.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in one of the following:
Cybersecurity / Information Security
Computer Science / Data Science
Intelligence Studies / National Security
Business Administration (MBA) with strong security or risk background
CISSP - Signals enterprise-scale security leadership and risk thinking
GIAC GINT / GCTI - Strong credibility in intelligence tradecraft and CTI leadership
GCIA / GCED - Useful signal for threat-to-detection and SOC integration
Experience owning or defining Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) for an enterprise
Proven success translating external threat intelligence into defensive prioritization
Direct exposure to:
Nation-state threat actors
Criminal ecosystems (ransomware, fraud, access brokers)
Intelligence support during real incidents or crises
Remote/WAH requirements:
WAH requirements: Must have the ability to provide a high speed DSL or cable modem for a home office. Associates or contractors who live and work from home in the state of California will be provided payment for their internet expense.
A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 25x10 (25mpbs download x 10mpbs upload) is required.
Satellite and Wireless Internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information
Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$189,400 - $260,500 per year
This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance.
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
Application Deadline: 05-14-2026
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