Lead Vulnerability Intelligence Analyst
Core
Senior cybersecurity role focused on determining real-world risk of newly discovered vulnerabilities, validating exploitability, and translating findings into actionable intelligence.
Role type
Senior IC vulnerability intelligence analyst (technical lead)
Builds
Honeypots, isolated analysis environments, automation tooling, and vulnerability intelligence reports (via careerplan.io/jobs/2b1fbadb-ed9b-4f65-b69d-f96e3e1cf15c-lead-vulnerability-intelligence-analyst-at-jobgether)
Domain
Cybersecurity / Threat Intelligence
Required skills
Vulnerability research and validation, Proof-of-concept exploit testing, Programming (Python, Go, C, C++), Virtualization and container management, TCP/IP/HTTP/DNS/TLS fundamentals, Defensive mitigation strategies, Technical writing, Automation development, Team mentoring
Preferred skills
Honeypot/sensor system design, PoC testing automation, Intelligence source integration, Sigma/Snort/Suricata/YARA, CVSS/CWE/EPSS/KEV catalog knowledge, Reverse engineering, Conference speaking
Technologies
Python, Go, C, C++, Sigma, Snort, Suricata, YARA, TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, TLS
Responsibilities
Lead technical direction of vulnerability intelligence practice; Research and validate newly disclosed vulnerabilities; Acquire, modify, and test PoC exploits; Design and operate honeypots and sensor systems; Develop mitigation strategies; Identify exploitation indicators; Produce vulnerability intelligence reports; Build automation for assessment and triage; Evaluate and integrate intelligence sources; Mentor junior analysts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
