Lead Vulnerability Intelligence Analyst
Core
Senior cybersecurity role focused on validating exploitability of newly discovered vulnerabilities, designing honeypots, and translating technical findings into actionable intelligence for customers.
Role type
Senior IC vulnerability intelligence analyst (technical lead)
Builds
Honeypots, isolated analysis environments, automation tooling, and vulnerability intelligence reports
Domain
Cybersecurity / Threat Intelligence
Required skills
Vulnerability research and validation, PoC exploit testing, programming (Python/Go/C/C++), virtualization and container management, TCP/IP/HTTP/DNS/TLS fundamentals, technical writing, automation development, team mentoring (via careerplan.io/jobs/f323ed5a-32a1-4338-9006-e8f946bdb4f8-lead-vulnerability-intelligence-analyst-at-jobgether)
Preferred skills
Honeypot/sensor system design, intelligence source integration, detection engineering (Sigma/Snort/Suricata/YARA), CVE credits, reverse engineering, public speaking
Technologies
Python, Go, C, C++, Sigma, Snort, Suricata, YARA, CVSS, CWE, EPSS, KEV catalog
Responsibilities
Lead technical direction for vulnerability validation and assessment; research and validate exploitability of new vulnerabilities; build and operate honeypots and sensor systems; develop mitigation strategies and detection techniques; produce detailed intelligence reports; build automation for assessment and triage workflows; mentor junior analysts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
