Threat Intelligence Analyst

Threat Intelligence Analyst - Hybrid in Charlotte, NC or Manhattan, NYOptomi, in partnership with a leading enterprise client, is looking to add a Threat Intelligence Analyst to their team! This is a build-focused role, not a passive monitoring position. The selected candidate will be responsible for establishing and maturing a threat intelligence program in early stages, with a strong emphasis on the healthcare threat landscape.You will play a critical role in shifting the organization from a reactive security posture to a proactive, intelligence-driven defense strategy.What You’ll Be DoingBuild and operationalize a threat intelligence program tailored to healthcare-related threats (ransomware, PHI targeting, etc.)Monitor and analyze adversary behavior, including TTPs and attack patternsPerform threat hunting and proactive investigationsAggregate and automate intelligence from multiple sources (OSINT, internal telemetry, threat feeds)Conduct malware analysis to understand behavior and impactIdentify vulnerabilities and provide actionable mitigation strategiesTranslate technical findings into clear, executive-level reportingDevelop security standards, processes, and best practices around threat intelligenceDrive adoption of threat intelligence into detection and response workflowsWhat They’re Looking ForHands-on experience with threat hunting, incident analysis, or detection engineeringAbility to translate intelligence into real-world security outcomesStrong communication skills with the ability to present to leadershipExperience building or maturing a threat intelligence capability preferred (not just consuming intel)Strong understanding of adversary behavior and threat frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK)Required Experience2-3+ years in Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, or similarExperience analyzing threats, attack patterns, and adversary techniquesFamiliarity with SIEM or security analytics tools (Splunk, Sentinel, Sumo Logic, etc.)Experience creating reports and presenting findings to stakeholders