About the Company:
ShieldGuard Cyber Defense is a Virginia-based cybersecurity firm focused on enterprise threat detection, SOC automation, and cloud security protection. Under the leadership of CEO Daniel Wright, the company provides cutting-edge digital defense solutions to global organizations.

Location: Arlington, Virginia, United States
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Senior-level (6–10 years)

Role Overview:
The Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst will analyze, detect, and respond to advanced cyber threats targeting enterprise systems. You will lead intelligence-driven investigations, research emerging attack patterns, and collaborate with the SOC to enhance proactive defense measures.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform deep-dive analysis of emerging cyber threats, attack vectors, and TTPs.
• Monitor threat feeds, dark web sources, and intelligence repositories.
• Lead investigations for high-severity incidents and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Correlate threat intelligence with SOC data to improve detection capabilities.
• Create intelligence reports, attack summaries, and threat advisories.
• Work closely with red/blue teams to validate findings and strengthen security posture.
• Support automation of intelligence workflows and enrichment processes.
• Present findings to leadership, technical teams, and enterprise clients.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• 6–10 years of hands-on threat intelligence or incident response experience.
• Expertise with MITRE ATT&CK, IOC detection, and adversary behavior analysis.
• Experience with SIEM/SOAR systems (Splunk, QRadar, Cortex XSOAR).
• Ability to analyze malware, phishing campaigns, and network intrusion patterns.
• Strong communication and reporting skills for both technical and executive audiences.

What We Offer:
• Work with cutting-edge SOC automation and enterprise defense tools.
• Continuous learning through cybersecurity labs and certifications.
• Opportunity to lead intelligence initiatives for high-profile clients.
• Competitive salary and professional growth pathways.