Threat Intelligence Analyst

About Us

NW Natural offers rewarding career opportunities and an inclusive work culture. We provide safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to the communities we serve. Our vision is to be a leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers and the industry.

We are committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Our DEI Council fosters a culture of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

You will be a member of the Cybersecurity & Compliance Team and will build a requirements-driven threat intelligence practice that supports physical and cyber security capabilities across NW Natural Holdings. You will understand how security requires people, process and technology working together. This position is a key role in an organization undergoing transformation and growth. The role reports to the Cybersecurity & Compliance Director and is based in downtown Portland.

Program Development

• Build a requirements-driven, proactive threat intelligence practice that provides diverse stakeholders with robust situational awareness.
• Gather, update, and prioritize threat intelligence requirements.
• Formalize the cadence and format of threat intelligence briefings and deliverables.
• Gather and maintain metrics.
• Manage relationships with key vendors.
• Liaise with peer utilities, government agencies, and law enforcement. Represent NW Natural at industry information-sharing groups.

Security Consulting

• Serve as a trusted advisor on the physical and cyber threat landscape during mergers and acquisitions.
• Support attack surface assessments of current businesses and new acquisitions.
• Serve on the incident command team and respond to periodic after-hours escalations and incidents.
• Respond to internal and external Requests for Information (RFIs).

Threat Response

• Investigate potential threats for impact and likelihood.
• Support field worker safety through assessment and management of threat information.

This position is the primary threat intelligence partner across NW Natural departments and subsidiaries. A relationship-driven approach will be key to success. The ability to manage expectations while explaining complex topics in plain language will build trust with stakeholders.

• 3 or more years of relevant experience in threat intelligence, investigations, information security or physical security. Additional years of experience required for level 3.
• Physical threat intelligence experience is preferred.
• Advanced experience required for level 3 including managing more complex tasks, broader responsibilities, and increased autonomy in decision-making or leading initiatives.
• A strong understanding of cyber and physical threat landscapes for critical infrastructure.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in mergers and acquisitions preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across business units and with external stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Experience briefing executive leadership teams preferred
• Experience in a regulated industry (energy, utilities, infrastructure) preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Intelligence Studies, Criminal Justice, Political Science, International Relations, or similar, preferred
• Ability to pass government background checks required
• We recognize that strong candidates may not have extensive experience in every area listed and encourage applicants with a solid foundation in either physical or cyber threat intelligence to apply.

Health & Wellness

• Rich health insurance benefits with a competitive employer contribution
• Free access to an online wellness resources platform

Work Life Balance

• Up to 23 vacation days
• 80 hours of sick time
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• 3 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee Resource Groups and facilities including Green Team, DEI Council, Safety Team, Women’s Network
• Exercise facility and secure bike room
• Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary
• Competitive 401K company contribution and match
• 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Up to $5250 a year in tuition…