Cyber Threat Analyst

Job overview

The Cyber Threat Analyst role is hybrid in Chicago, IL, with work from home available up to three days a week. The stated hiring range is $69,600–$108,300 annually. The analyst helps protect Alliant and its members through threat intelligence and threat-informed defense. The role turns intelligence about threat actors, malware, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques into actionable information for detection, response, adversary emulation, fraud operations, and risk management. It also supports security testing and continuous improvement in the organization’s detection and response capabilities.

What you'll do

• Collect, analyze, and triage cyber threat intelligence
• operate and enhance the threat intelligence platform
• enrich indicators of compromise
• monitor relevant threats and vulnerabilities
• maintain threat actor and malware profiles
• map intelligence to MITRE ATT&CK
• contribute intelligence products
• support adversary emulation, purple-team campaigns, SOC investigations, third-party risk management, fraud operations, online impersonation monitoring, and tabletop exercises.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cyber threat analyst

chicago il

alliant credit union

hybrid

work from home up to 3 days

threat intelligence

mitre att&ck

adversary emulation

purple team

threat hunting

fraud operations

$69,600–$108,300/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health care, vision, dental, 401(k) with employer match, annual performance bonus, paid parental leave, employee discount programs, paid personal and sick days, 11 paid holidays, and education reimbursement.

Why this role

Hybrid arrangement with work from home up to three days a week; the posting lists a minimum of zero years of experience and allows related experience in lieu of education.

About the employer

Alliant Credit Union is hiring for this role. Industry: Credit Unions. Sector: 52.