Cyber Threat Intelligence Technical Lead
- Location
- London / Manchester
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
Skills
About this role
About the Role
Grade Level (for internal use): 11 The Team: The Cyber Defense team is at the forefront of protecting S&P Global's critical assets through advanced threat intelligence and proactive security measures. We operate as a collaborative, high-performing unit that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and innovative approaches to emerging cyber threats. Our team culture emphasizes knowledge sharing, mentorship, and the pursuit of industry-leading security practices. Responsibilities and Impact: Own and lead the end-to-end Threat Intelligence Platform, driving its strategic design, delivery, and ongoing development to maximize value and adoption across the global cyber defense organization Build and maintain critical API integrations and connectors across commercial intelligence sources, establishing the technical foundation that enables proactive threat detection and response capabilities Establish and govern intelligence standards including source reliability assessment, confidence scoring, TLP handling, and indicator lifecycle management that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements Lead tactical and technical intelligence supporting activities including Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs), IOC lifecycle management, and vulnerability intelligence support that directly shapes the firm's defensive posture Drive intelligence workstreams within broader security engagements, providing threat profiles and assessments that support critical security testing and incident response activities Mentor and develop junior analysts while producing high-quality intelligence outputs for diverse stakeholders, from technical teams to senior leadership, enhancing the organization's overall security awareness What We're Looking For: Basic Required Qualifications: Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience within a Cyber Threat Intelligence function with proven platform ownership responsibilities Demonstrated expertise with threat intelligence platforms including data modeling, operational management, and production environment administration Proficiency with commercial intelligence feeds, threat intelligence sharing frameworks such as STIX/TAXII or similar standards, and downstream intelligence integration Strong analytical and technical writing skills with experience producing intelligence reports for both technical and executive audiences Proven leadership capabilities with experience mentoring junior analysts and establishing technical standards Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience applying AI or machine learning techniques to intelligence analysis workflows, including quality assurance and evaluation methodologies Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements including audit trails, baseline validation, and governance frameworks within financial services Hands-on experience with infrastructure analysis, internet scanning technologies, and OSINT collection tools Background in intelligence vendor evaluation and source assessment against defined business requirements and risk criteria What’s In It For You?
Our Mission
Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.
Our Values
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading