Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst; f​/m​/x

Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst

ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany, in 1846, ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries across 50 countries.

As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is committed to responsibility in all its activities. As a pioneer in scientific optics, its employees across the globe continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, ZEISS creates value for its customers and helps shape new ways of seeing the world.

We're looking for a Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst to join us in Budapest, Hungary.

In this role, you serve as a senior technical expert within the Cyber Defense Center. You are responsible for identifying, analyzing, and assessing global cyber threats, transforming complex data from diverse sources into actionable insights to proactively strengthen our defense strategies.

The role of Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst will involve:

• Intelligence Collection & Analysis:
  Collect, process, and analyze information from various sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), dark web forums, and commercial threat intelligence feeds.
• TTP & Actor Profiling:
  Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of threat actors, their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and their potential impact on the organization.
• Advanced Tooling & Automation:
  Configure and maintain the Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP) and utilize industry-standard tools such as Google Threat Intel (GTI), MISP, and Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence (Defender TI) to automate and enrich data.
• Actionable Reporting:
  Generate threat intelligence products for diverse audiences, including technical reports and recommendations for defensive measures.
• Strategic
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate closely with the SOC, CIRT, and other business representatives to identify areas where threat intelligence provides the most benefit.
• Risk Assessment:
  Use structured analytic techniques to identify trends, assess risks, and escalate critical technical findings to the Incident Commander.
• Capability Enhancement:
  Research and evaluate new tools, techniques, and data sources to enhance overall threat intelligence capabilities.
• Documentation & Governance:
  Ensure complete and structured documentation of all activities, including the creation of playbooks, policies, and procedures.

• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  Several years of experience in threat intelligence environments, SOC or DFIR.
• Technical Deep-Dive:
  Strong knowledge of IT infrastructures, networks, operating systems, and cloud environments.
• Specific Tool Expertise:
  Proven hands-on experience with Google Threat Intel, MISP, or Microsoft Defender TI to drive proactive security measures.
• Framework Proficiency:
  Solid understanding of attacker TTPs and the ability to map observed activity to frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, or SANS.
• Analytical Mindset:
  Proven experience in handling complex or high-severity incidents and identifying emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities. ZEISS classification:
  Restricted
• Communication:
  Ability to communicate technical findings clearly and concisely to different stakeholder groups and translate threats into organizational requirements.
• Resilience: A structured, reliable, and resilient working style, especially when supporting threat mitigation efforts in critical situations

If you join ZEISS, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Technology stack:
  Modern and cutting-edge technology stack with opportunities to experiment and innovate within a high-tech group
• Flexible work options: 40-60% hybrid work option to provide flexibility and work-life balance
• Additional benefits:
  Annual flexible benefits that include cafeteria options, private health plans, and annual reward
• Extra option:
  Company parking space in the underground garage of the office building can be reserved
• Contribution:
  Opportunity to directly contribute to the development of innovative products through software delivery
• Supportive work environment:
  Working in a team composed of excellent…