Cyber Threat Intelligence - Associate

About this role

Join our global team of cyber security experts.  Defend against cyber threats and develop exciting capabilities on the frontline of cyber defense.  

Key Responsibilities:

• As a member of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Team, focus on open and closed source research to independently monitor, identify, and track online communication about potential threats from various actors. Sources include deep and dark web channels, blog posts, social media, intelligence reports, and more. 
• Create, maintain, and monitor custom searches and alerting in vendor platforms, threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), and security information and event management systems (SIEMs)
• Create and maintain structured threat knowledge in a TIP to effectively track threats
• Analyze and identify unique or emerging threat behaviors to develop new detection analytics
• Propose new methods, processes, collection sources, and products to help achieve our mission and enhance workflows

Qualifications:

• Team player that is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in cyber threat intelligence, threat research, or threat hunting. Actively stays current with the latest threats and investigative techniques
• In-depth understanding of the threat intelligence cycle and cyber operations
• Operational experience using MITRE ATT&CK Framework, the Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis, and STIX 2.1
• Proven experience in conducting deep and dark web research, including monitoring cybercriminal forums, marketplaces, and other communication platforms used by cyber threat actors 
• Skilled in gathering intelligence from publicly available sources, including specialize search engines, public records, metadata mapping, image analysis, reverse image searches, and geolocation techniques
• Understanding of operational security best practices
• Demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication 
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to cross-reference and interpret data from multiple sources

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$132,500.00 - USD$162,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance. For Atlanta, GA Only the salary range for this position is USD$120,000.00 - USD$148,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance. For Wilmington, DE Only the salary range for this position is USD$110,000.00 - USD$138,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

 

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.