Lead Threat Intelligence Analyst

Circle is a forward-looking financial technology company that functions at the intersection of the rapidly evolving internet of money, enabling seamless global value transfers in real-time and at lower costs compared to traditional financial systems. This pioneering internet layer opens up unprecedented opportunities for efficient payments, commerce, and market growth, contributing to global economic advancement and inclusivity. Our infrastructure, highlighted by USDC, a blockchain-powered dollar, empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these advancements and leverage this pivotal moment in financial evolution and technological growth.

The Culture and Team:

At Circle, we prioritize transparency and stability in all our endeavors. With our expanding reach into the world's most robust jurisdictions, speed and effectiveness are key drivers of our success, guided by our core company values: Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity. Working in a remote context, Circle employees continually adapt in a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, new ideas are fostered, and everyone contributes as a stakeholder.

Responsibilities:

Recently introducing Circle APIs in 2020, our technology empowers businesses to accept payments using a global, scalable, and efficient alternative to traditional banking methods, leveraging USD Coin technology. Our Security Team focuses on safeguarding Circle, our clients, partners, and the financial markets on which we rely. The Circle Threat Intelligence Program conducts in-depth research on threats affecting the company and the blockchain/Web3 industry to equip internal stakeholders with refined intelligence for informed decision-making and risk awareness.

As a Threat Intelligence Analyst at Circle, your role in overseeing the operations of Circle's Threat Intelligence Program during the US timezone is crucial. This position demands efficient monitoring, triaging, and assessment of incoming threat intelligence feeds according to defined Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs).

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Daily monitoring and prioritized triaging of incoming threat intelligence feeds
• Timely processing of Requests for Intelligence (RFI) requests
• Generating intelligence products through reports, briefings, and automated dissemination
• Developing automated workflows for intelligence collection, enrichment, and dissemination
• Establishing and nurturing relationships with internal stakeholders and external industry partners
• Contributing to the continual improvement and evolution of Circle's Threat Intelligence Program
• Assisting in conducting threat hunts

Core Values:

• Multistakeholder: Dedication and commitment to customers, shareholders, employees, and communities.
• Mindful: Respectful, attentive, and detail-oriented mindset.
• Driven by Excellence: Relentless pursuit of mission objectives, uncompromising standards of performance, and persistent goal attainment.
• High Integrity: Upholding principles of open and honest communication, along with ethical conduct and moral standards.

Requirements:

• Over 4 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, with a focus on blockchain and Web3 analysis
• Knowledge of cybersecurity threats, threat landscapes, and threat actors
• Proficiency in using Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) technology for automated workflows
• Experience in executing complex SQL queries for threat data extraction and analysis
• Proficiency in commercial threat intelligence platforms and open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering and analysis
• Strong communication skills, adaptability, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Aptitude for learning new tools and technologies quickly
• Experience in collaborating with senior leadership to effectively communicate complex security risks

Additional Information:

The position offers day-one PERM sponsorship for eligible candidates. Compensation includes equity, benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), discretionary vacation policy, paid sick leave, and holidays, subject to location differences. Circle is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and emphasizing inclusion in the workplace.

Annual Compensation Range: $145,000 - $192,500 Annual Bonus Target: 15%