Cyber Threat Analyst (Fintech)

TL;DR

Cyber Threat Analyst (Fintech): Strengthening proactive defense posture by identifying, analyzing, and operationalizing emerging cyber threats across the enterprise with an accent on threat intelligence, threat hunting, and detection engineering. Focus on translating complex attacker behaviors into clear defensive strategies, improving visibility, and reducing false positives.

Location: US-Remote

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing fintech leader recognized with 20 major awards in 2025, including USA TODAY and Boston Globe Top Workplaces.

What you will do

• Lead Threat Intelligence Collection & Analysis from internal telemetry, OSINT, vendor feeds, advisories, and community reporting, producing actionable outputs.
• Execute proactive Threat Hunting & Behavioral Detection initiatives using endpoint, network, identity, and cloud telemetry.
• Drive measurable improvements in Detection Engineering & SIEM Correlation by tuning existing rules and recommending new detections.
• Formalize and operationalize Threat Modeling & Secure Design Support during system and application design phases.
• Partner closely in Cross-Functional Collaboration with SOC, DevSecOps, and Architecture teams.
• Standardize Reporting & Communication outputs including recurring threat briefings, campaign summaries, and risk trend analyses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in threat intelligence, SOC analysis, threat hunting, detection engineering, or related cybersecurity roles.
• Strong understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and modern attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Experience working with SIEM, EDR, cloud, and identity telemetry to investigate threats and improve detections.
• Ability to conduct hypothesis-driven threat hunts and translate findings into actionable detection or control improvements.
• Experience analyzing and operationalizing threat intelligence from both internal and external sources.

Nice to have

• Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
• Relevant certifications such as CISM, CISA, GCTI, CTIA, CEH, or similar credentials.

Culture & Benefits

• Award-winning, purpose-driven environment where top talent thrives.
• Committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
• Does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind.