Summary
Accenture is seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Engineer for its security team in Riyadh. The role collects and analyzes intelligence, profiles threat actors and campaigns, and produces actionable reports for technical and non-technical audiences. The engineer also supports SOC and incident response teams and helps improve detection and response capabilities. Applicants should have 1–3 years of cybersecurity experience, knowledge of threat frameworks and intelligence tools, and strong research and communication skills; Saudi nationals only.
The posting
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We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Engineer to join our growing security team. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating threat intelligence to help protect our clients' environments from emerging cyber threats. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate cybersecurity professional looking to build a career in threat intelligence.
- Collect and analyze threat intelligence data from multiple sources including open-source, commercial, and internal feeds
- Monitor the threat landscape and identify emerging threats, threat actors, and attack techniques relevant to the organization and its clients
- Produce clear and actionable threat intelligence reports for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Support the SOC and incident response teams with contextual threat intelligence during security events
- Maintain and update threat intelligence platforms and databases
- Track and profile threat actors, campaigns, and TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
- Collaborate with internal teams to improve detection and response capabilities based on intelligence findings.
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on Cyber Threat Intelligence or security analysis
- Solid understanding of threat intelligence concepts, frameworks, and methodologies (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain)
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and OSINT tools
- Basic understanding of network protocols, malware behavior, and attack vectors
- Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear reports
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic
- Saudi nationals only
Preferred
- Exposure to SIEM platforms and log analysis
- Relevant certifications are a plus (CompTIA Security+, CEH, or threat intelligence-specific certifications)
- Passion for staying up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends and threat landscape