Technical Threat Intelligence Specialist

Technical Threat Intelligence Specialist

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Role: Technical Threat Intelligence Specialist

Career Level: Specialist

About Accenture Cyber Intelligence (ACI)

ACI is a global team that spans 13 countries and 4 continents and speaks more than 30 languages. We are passionate about delivering intelligence analysis, and providing industry‑leading analytic insights, cyber context, and critical services our clients need to achieve their business‑line and strategic‑growth initiatives. We know success is only possible by developing and supporting our most‑critical resources: our talented analysts, developers, and supporting team members.

We value creativity and entrepreneurship in our team; where possible, we back staff initiatives with opportunities and investments. We strive to automate and innovate while working with powerful resources and vast data. Above all else, we value an egoless approach to guiding our clients as they navigate their businesses through all aspects of the cyber domain.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture:
We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

You are a research‑minded threat intelligence professional with experience of analysing and tracking threat campaigns, adversary tooling and infrastructure. You stay abreast of the latest threats, recognise the value of intelligence, and believe it should drive operations. You are a devoted team member who is always willing to lend a hand, mentor a colleague, or increase our global team’s awareness by sharing your knowledge and approaches with others.

You are productive, easy to work with, and understand that adherence to a good process is key to excellence.

As a Threat Intelligence Specialist, you will report to the ACI EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) Research Lead. You will be responsible for conducting technical and operational threat intelligence research, both independently and as part of a wider team, to support our client’s intelligence requirements. You will identify emerging threats, techniques and trends, the means of protecting or defending against them, and articulate these in a range of formats to relevant stakeholders.

• Independent and collaborative production of intelligence alerts and intelligence research products.
• Production of ad‑hoc cyber threat intelligence alerts and reports aimed at meeting client requirements.
• Deep dive analysis of threats facing Accenture clients.
• Support continuous improvement in team delivery, for example by improving delivery methodologies, developing new tools, and automating workflows.
• Supporting the ACI Consulting and ACI Managed Services teams, Readiness and Testing, Cyber Response and Recovery, and Security Operations/MxDR functions with up‑to‑date technical intelligence, detection logic and situational awareness on current and emerging threats.

• Degree or equivalent qualifications, preferably relating to politics, intelligence, or information security.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience involving project management, client engagement, and threat intelligence.

• Proficient in using threat intelligence, data analysis or technical analysis tools and platforms.
• Proficient in tracking adversary infrastructure, intrusions, and malware campaign activity.
• Proficient in MITRE ATT&CK Framework in intelligence reporting.
• Experience communicating current and emerging threats, key trends, and potential impact.
• Experience conducting focused research as part…