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The Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Technologist is highly trusted role supporting the enterprise cybersecurity program.. The Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Technologist is responsible for conducting in-depth research, documenting threats, understanding the risk to the business, and sharing information with those who need to know.. You will also distill threat intelligence so technical and non-technical audiences can understand it and make educated decisions about next-step actions.. Track threat actor infrastructure and associated malware families.. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.

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Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Travelers, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Compensation Overview The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards. Salary Range $91,500.00 - $151,000.00 Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? The Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Technologist is highly trusted role supporting the enterprise cybersecurity program. Additionally, this role serves across all areas of threat intelligence to help inform and defend the business and protect brand reputation. The role monitors both open and closed sources for information of importance to the threat intelligence lifecycle. As a trusted member of the cybersecurity team and industry community, you work closely with internal technical teams, business units and external entities aligned with the business, including financial sector intelligence-sharing groups. The Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Technologist is responsible for conducting in-depth research, documenting threats, understanding the risk to the business, and sharing information with those who need to know. Among the research conducted, you will seek to uncover patterns and trends and be forward-thinking as to how threats may evolve. Furthermore, you will participate in simulation exercises designed to uncover weaknesses related to threats, with the goal of implementing defensive solutions prior to attacks and disrupting attacks in progress. You will also distill threat intelligence so technical and non-technical audiences can understand it and make educated decisions about next-step actions. What Will You Do? <ul><li>Research current and emerging threats facing the insurance and financial sectors.</li><li>Track threat actor infrastructure and associated malware families.</li><li>Curate multiple threat sources (paid-for, industry-shared, open-source) and distill actionable intelligence.</li><li>Document new threats into contextual reports outlining severity, urgency and impact, and ensure they can be understood by both management and technical teams.</li><li>Share relevant information with stakeholders and make recommendations for next steps when facing threats.</li><li>Actively participate in threat hunting exercises to hone and strengthen skills across the team.</li><li>Actively inform and engage in security projects across the business to disrupt active or potential threats.</li><li>Participate in collaborative threat analysis meetings with internal and external trusted entities.</li><li>Maintain an up-to-date level of knowledge related to security threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations to reduce attack surface, and circulate it through business units.</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul>What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? <ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline preferred.</li><li>Five years of relevant experience with Cybersecurity practices, processes, and Cybersecurity event investigation/resolution preferred.</li><li>Experience providing high-level administrative support with a comprehensive knowledge of specific IS Security methodologies, processes and software packages and a conceptual understanding of other IS Security procedures and policies preferred. </li></ul>Problem Solving: <ul><li>Demonstrates sound analytic and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are loosely defined and/or where information is available but must be further manipulated.</li><li>Once decisions are made, is able to follow and direct action to implement intended results.</li><li>Breaks a problem down to manageable pieces and implements effective, timely solutions.</li><li>Openly and directly confronts conflict until resolved. </li></ul>Team Orientation: <ul><li>Builds relationships with peers and other departments to achieve objectives, to work as one team and to secure necessary resources not under his/her personal control.</li><li>Balances team and individual responsibilities.</li><li>Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.</li><li>Gives and welcomes feedback.</li><li>Puts success of team above self. </li></ul>Leadership: <ul><li>Supports a distinct business unit or several smaller functions.</li><li>Responsibilities are assigned with some latitude for setting priorities and decision-making using established policies and procedures.</li><li>Results are reviewed with next-level manager for clarification and direction before proceeding. </li></ul>Planning and Project Management: <ul><li>Works with the project manager in identifying those project tasks that are most important, establishes clear priorities and understands the larger picture.</li><li>Anticipates and effectively responds to changes in workload and resources. </li></ul>What is a Must Have? <ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent required.</li><li>Three years of work experience within Computer Science or a related field required. </li></ul>What Is in It for You? <ul><li>Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners, and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.</li><li>Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.</li><li>Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.</li><li>Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.</li><li>Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. </li></ul>Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we can deliver the very best products and services when our workforce reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing the diverse talent of all of our employees and fostering an inclusive workplace, where we celebrate differences, promote belonging, and work together to deliver extraordinary results. In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit . Cyber Threat Intelligence Technologist

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