ph3Senior Analyst - Tactical Intelligence /h3pbDepartment: /b Cyber Services and Capabilities /ppbEmployment Type: /b Full Time /ppbLocation: /b ESP Madrid /ph3Description /h3pbSenior Analyst - Tactical Intelligence /b /ppbUK (Manchester, Cheltenham or London), Spain (Madrid), the Netherlands (Rijswijk) /b /ppThe purpose of this role is to strengthen the organisation’s cyber defence capabilities by generating high-quality, actionable threat intelligence that informs detection, response, and strategic decision-making. The position exists to proactively identify, analyse, and communicate emerging threats, including adversary behaviours, malware, and infrastructure, while ensuring intelligence outputs are operationally relevant, technically robust, and aligned to business and security priorities. /ppOperating across the full intelligence lifecycle, the role transforms complex technical findings into meaningful insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, enabling the organisation to anticipate adversary activity, enhance detection engineering, support incident response, and advance intelligence-led security operations. The role also contributes to continuous improvement through research, tooling development, collaboration with wider security teams, and active participation in the broader threat intelligence community. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3pbThreat Intelligence Analysis and Research: /b /pulliIdentify, track, and document threat actors, their TTPs, infrastructure, and indicators of compromise across the full intelligence lifecycle. /liliMonitor and analyse Command and Control (C2) infrastructures, malicious domains, and emerging campaigns, providing context-rich assessments that combine technical findings with geopolitical and regional context. /liliMap observed threat activity to established frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATTCK) and produce structured intelligence outputs using formats such as STIX/TAXII. /liliConduct technical analysis of malware samples to support intelligence assessments, including static and dynamic analysis to extract configurations, identify capabilities, and attribute activity to known threat actors. /liliStay current with the evolving threat landscape, proactively identifying emerging threats, novel attack vectors, and shifts in adversary tradecraft. /li /ulpbDocumentation and Reporting: /b /pulliProduce high-quality finished intelligence products, including threat actor profiles, campaign analyses, and technical advisories, suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences. /liliDocument and report on malware behaviour, TTPs,



and indicators derived from technical analysis, leveraging internal TIP tooling to generate and disseminate IoCs. /liliContribute to external communications through blog posts, conference presentations, or published research that highlights significant threat intelligence findings. /liliRespond to Requests for Information (RFIs) from internal and external stakeholders, delivering timely, actionable intelligence. /li /ulpbTool Development and Detection: /b /pulliDevelop and maintain detection signatures such as YARA rules based on malware analysis and threat research. Identify network and host-based detection opportunities. /liliManage and optimise threat intelligence platforms, sources, and feeds to improve analysis efficiency and intelligence output quality. /liliDevelop scripts and tooling to support analysis workflows, including automation of intelligence collection, enrichment, or dissemination tasks. /liliEvaluate and recommend new tools or platforms to strengthen the team's analytical capabilities. /li /ulpbCollaboration and Information Sharing: /b /pulliSupport and mentor other analysts within the GTI team, providing guidance on analytical tradecraft and technical methodology. /liliWork closely with DFIR and SOC teams to provide threat context, malware insights, and intelligence support during investigations and incidents. /liliGenerate detection leads from intelligence and malware analysis, maintaining a structured handoff process. /liliContribute to intelligence-led threat hunting by producing targeted threat assessments and hypotheses for the threat hunting team, and maintaining a feedback loop on findings /liliPartner with external partners, information-sharing communities, and industry forums to maintain situational awareness and contribute to collective defence. /li /ulh3Skills, Knowledge Expertise /h3pbCore Skills and Experience: /b /pulliDemonstrated experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence analysis with a strong understanding of the intelligence lifecycle, including experience in threat actor tracking, APT research, and C2 infrastructure analysis. /liliStrong understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS)



and how adversaries leverage network infrastructure. /liliFamiliarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATTCK and structured intelligence formats, including STIX/TAXII. /liliExperience supporting or interfacing with DFIR and SOC teams in an operational capacity. /liliUnderstanding of offensive security reconnaissance and attacker methodologies. /li /ulpbDesirable Skills and Experience: /b /pulliExperience performing triage-level malware analysis, including behavioural analysis, sandbox detonation, and basic static analysis. Exposure to reverse engineering tools is beneficial but not essential. /liliExperience developing YARA rules and other detection signatures based on technical analysis. /liliFamiliarity with programming or scripting languages such as Python for developing analysis tools, automation, and data processing. /liliExperience with threat intelligence platforms such as OpenCTI, MISP, or similar. /liliExposure to geopolitical risk analysis and its impact on the cyber threat landscape. /liliTrack record of published research, blog posts, or conference presentations in the threat intelligence domain. /li /ulpbQualifications (desired but not required): /b /pulliCertifications such as SANS FOR578 (Cyber Threat Intelligence), CREST Threat Intelligence Analyst (CRTIA), GREM, or equivalent. /li /ulpbWays of working /b /pulliFocusing on Clients and Customers. /liliWorking as One NCC. /liliAlways Learning. /liliBeing Inclusive and Respectful. /liliDelivering Brilliantly. /li /ulh3Job Benefits /h3ullibFlexible Working /b: Balance your work and personal life with our adaptable working options. /lilibGenerous Holiday Allowance /b: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave. /lilibMedicash Critical Illness Scheme /b /lilibFinancial Investment Benefits /b: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension, Life Assurance, and Share Save Scheme. /lilibCommunity Volunteering Programmes /b: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities. /lilibGreen Car Scheme: /b Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme. /lilibCycle Schem /be: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme. /lilibSpecial Time Off /b: Take time off for those big moments in life, like getting married/entering into a civil partnership, becoming a grandparent, and welcoming home a new pet. /lilibFamily Planning /b: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave, as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Analyst - Tactical Intelligence (Madrid)
🏢 Ncc Group
📍 Madrid