Senior Threat Intel Analyst

The application window is expected to close on: 05/30/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Hiring Requirements / Constraints This is a remote role within the U.S. The successful applicant may be required to work with US-only data or on US Government environments and therefore must be a U.S. Person (i.e. U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee). This position may also perform work that the U.S. government has specified can only be performed by a U.S. Citizen on U.S. soil. Meet The Team We are the Intelligence Operations team within the Intrusion Detection & Response organization at Cisco. Our team is responsible for delivering actionable cyber threat intelligence support to internal security teams across the company and the broader intelligence community. Our goal is to help protect Cisco and its distributed Business Units by distilling the cyber threat landscape in a way that improves our security posture, mitigates risk, and reduces uncertainty. We are looking for an experienced Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst or Threat Hunter that can help us provide timely and actionable intelligence across Cisco to identify, protect, detect, and respond to threats impacting our environment. If you enjoy researching and analyzing cyber threats to help security teams make informed decisions and reduce risk, then we would love to talk to you. Your Impact The Analyst plays a critical role in driving the collection and analysis of complex threat data to produce actionable intelligence that informs security decisions at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels. This role involves establishing and nurturing cross-functional partnerships, driving advanced threat detection initiatives, and providing expert support during incident investigations to protect Cisco’s operations from sophisticated adversaries. In addition to influencing Cisco’s security posture and playing a critical role in driving complex enterprise-wide initiatives, the senior analyst is expected to demonstrate technical leadership by mentoring junior team members, fostering their professional growth, and cultivating a collaborative, high-performing team environment. This role offers the opportunity to continuously adapt to the evolving threat landscape using cutting-edge intelligence techniques and collaboration across diverse teams. The applicant would play a critical role in intelligence production and collection efforts, develop strategic partnerships, author authoritative reports, and deliver executive-level briefings, all while ensuring operational excellence through rigorous documentation and process governance. As a senior team member, the analyst is also responsible for coaching and mentoring colleagues, promoting knowledge sharing, and driving continuous improvement within the team. This senior technical role offers a dynamic environment that brings together technical proficiency, strategic impact, and innovative approaches to cybersecurity in support of a global technology enterprise. Drive Advanced Intelligence Collection and Analysis: Orchestrate and assure the day-to-day collection, processing, and synthesis of data from a broad range of sources, ensuring the production of impactful, actionable intelligence products that meet the strategic needs of Cisco leadership. Support Response: provide actionable intelligence support to internal defensive operations by fusing and exploiting information collected during investigations, building a common understanding of threat activities and attribution. Develop Strategic Partnerships: Establish and nurture cross-organizational partnerships with security teams and key stakeholders across Cisco to deliver comprehensive, data-driven insights into both existing and emerging threats. Generate Threat Intelligence Reporting: Produce and oversee the creation of threat intelligence reports and prod ... (truncated, view full listing at source)