Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist leveraging AI and machine learning for threat analysis at Intact Financial. Focused on creating predictive intelligence models to enhance security operations.
Responsibilities
Design and deploy machine learning models (supervised/unsupervised) to automate the collection, normalization, and analysis of threat intelligence from OSINT, dark web, sharing forums and internal telemetry.
Build predictive models to identify potential lateral movement and credential harvesting patterns, utilizing Large Language Models (LLMs) to map adversary infrastructure.
Translate complex technical findings into executive-level briefings that align with Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs).
Develop and maintain tools and APIs to integrate AI insights directly into our SOAR, SIEM and EDR platforms.
Continuously improve and maintain the Threat Intelligence program for Intact Financial Corporation.
Develop and monitor threat intelligence sources to ensure Intact has relevant information on threats and threat trends.
Develop and deliver high-quality intelligence analysis, brief bulletins, assessments, profiles and other findings across strategic, operational and tactical teams within the organization and external partners.
Support incident response investigations and threat hunting activities from a threat intelligence perspective.
Conduct trending and correlation research from various cyber threat intelligence sources for the purposes of indicator collection, shifts in TTPs, attribution, and establishing countermeasures to increase cyber resiliency.
Monitor and research new potential cyber threats that could have a direct or indirect impact on the company, business operations, technology infrastructure and client trust.
Using public and private information, open-source intelligence, and other research techniques.
Manage threat intelligence analytical platforms, integrate intelligence into security stacks via TAXII, STIX and OpenIOCs and monitor feed sources for efficacy.
Own and manage relationships with external threat intelligence partners to include regular meetings with threat intelligence and Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISACs) partners.
Develop and Mentor staff in intelligence analysis, cyber operations, reverse engineering and operational security.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
Minimum 10 years of experience in information technology, including at least 5 years in the field of information security, or any combination of equivalent education and experience.
Strong knowledge of information security management principles and practices.
Strong ethical principles and understanding of business and information security ethics.
Good knowledge of common security vulnerabilities of web and cloud applications and operating techniques from sources such as SANS, OWASP Top 10 and Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).
One of these certifications would be a considerable asset: CISSP, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, GSEC, GISP, CEH, GCIH, GCTI, GCFE or the equivalent.
Certified GMLE: GIAC Machine Learning Engineer or equivalent training in this field, is an asset.
Positive attitude, team spirit and eagerness to learn.
Critical mind.
Experience working in a Security Operations Centre.
Master the digital investigation concepts such as the chain of custody and the digital evidence.
Demonstrated commitment to training, self-learning and maintaining proficiency in the technical cybersecurity domain.
No Canadian work experience required however must be eligible to work in Canada.
For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
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