Cybersecurity Analyst - Advisory and Threat Intelligence Professional (f/m/d)

Full time Data Engineering Business Intelligence Software Engineering Cybersecurity

Job Description

Our Cyber ​​Security team is looking for you!

Your tasks

The Uniper Cybersecurity Operations Center is continuously developing its capabilities to strengthen Uniper's cybersecurity preparedness against evolving threats. We want to build a new competency within our existing team to connect the two important sub-areas of vulnerability management and cyber threat intelligence.

We are looking for dedicated and smart individuals who are comfortable with threat intelligence and dealing with indicators of compromise, code and application vulnerabilities. You should have a firm understanding of common programming languages, understand threat modeling and software reverse engineering principles. If there is no suitable tool, you are not afraid to use your skills to get the job done.

You are technically savvy, a confident and clear communicator and able to convey your message clearly to both technical and non-technical target groups in German or English. You are organized and structured and create high-quality content and documentation, always with the aim of continuously improving processes and procedures - we want you on our team!

Central responsibilities and competencies:

  • Threat Hunting & Monitoring: Supporting threat hunting activities, developing predictive models for Indicators of Attack (IOA) and providing actionable intelligence to strengthen defense measures
  • Tactical Threat Analysis: Analyzing threat and security incidents to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and emerging tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) to ensure the organization proactively mitigates threats and vulnerabilities
  • Cybersecurity Consulting: Providing expert advice to improve cybersecurity based on changes in the threat landscape and ensuring that relevant vulnerabilities and incidents are known to stakeholders
  • Cyber ​​threat communication: Preparation and communication of detailed analysis reports, threat assessments and briefings on relevant security incidents, vulnerabilities and threat information at strategic, tactical and operational levels for Uniper and its stakeholders, in accordance with the established internal requirements
  • Vulnerability Management Support: Collaborate with the vulnerability management team by providing threat modeling, analysis, and recommendations for remediation and follow-up
  • Emerging threat awareness: Stay up to date on emerging threats and attack methods and share insights with leadership and cross-functional teams to support decision-making
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with IT, business and security teams to improve cyber threat intelligence (CTI) and vulnerability management processes, increase threat detection and continuously optimize
  • Documentation & Reporting: Produce high-quality documentation of research findings, analysis results, and threat assessments to clearly communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Your profile

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in information technology, information security or a related field
  • Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in information security, cyber defense operations or as a threat analyst with a strong technical background
  • Technical Expertise: In-depth understanding of cyber threats, threat actors, attack techniques, and relevant threat intelligence tools (e.g. MISP, Mandiant). Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and security-related legal and regulatory requirements
  • Analytical skills: Confident ability to analyze complex threat data, identify patterns, and develop actionable threat intelligence. Experience using Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
  • Programming and query skills: Preferred knowledge of Python, GO, JavaScript, Java, C#/.NET, Rust, KQL, XQL, Lucene and RegEx
  • Certifications: CISSP, CISM or similar, Threat Intelligence such as GCTI or similar, and IT vendor certifications (e.g. Microsoft Azure and Palo Alto would be an advantage)
  • Human skills: You have already worked in international teams and understand how to handle intercultural communication differences and get people to work together, regardless of views and opinions
  • Further requirements: Fluent language skills in English and German are an advantage

Important features:

  • Innovative & Analytical: You question the status quo and strive for continuous innovation in the field of threat intelligence. You proactively bring in solutions
  • Team player: While you can work independently, you thrive in collaborative environments and build strong relationships in cross-functional teams. You offer your help even when it is not directly requested
  • Problem solver: You are an independent thinker and an excellent listener, able to provide effective solutions. You keep a cool head even in complex challenges.
  • Responsibility & Commitment: You take responsibility for your work and ensure that results are delivered that improve the organization's cybersecurity posture. You stand by your word and put it into action
  • Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when it comes to conveying technical information to non-technical audiences. You are not afraid to voice your opinion!
  • Passionate & Motivated: You know how to balance hard work with a positive attitude, stay motivated and enjoy providing world-class cybersecurity support. You inspire and motivate those around you!