Most breaches don't announce themselves. They show up as a slightly odd login, a spike in outbound traffic at 3 am, a dark web post that seems unrelated until it isn't. A
Remote Cyber Intelligence Analyst is the person who catches that thread before it becomes a story someone has to explain to a board of directors.
The position runs fully remote, and it suits someone who actually enjoys the chase — pulling scattered fragments together until a pattern shows itself, then moving on it before it turns into something worse.
What the Work Looks Like
You'll spend a lot of time turning raw signals into threat intelligence reports that are actually useful to the people reading them — not just data dumps, but findings someone can act on. When something happens, you're digging into the incident itself: what broke, how it broke, and what needs to change so it doesn't happen the same way twice.
Network intrusion detection is a constant thread throughout the role, along with open-source intelligence work — drawing on public information to build a fuller picture of what's out there and who might be targeting the organization. On the more proactive side, you'll hunt for hidden risks across systems rather than waiting for an alert to tell you something's wrong.
Some days lean technical and quiet — running vulnerability assessments, working through a digital forensics case to trace how malware got in. Other days are more collaborative, working alongside the SOC team or briefing leadership on something that needs immediate attention. It's rarely the same day twice.
Regularly, you'll be:
- Writing threat intelligence reports that translate technical findings into clear, actionable guidance
- Analyzing security incidents to identify root cause and close the gap that allowed them
- Monitoring for network intrusions and unusual activity before it escalates
- Running vulnerability assessments and contributing to digital forensics investigations
- Contributing to compliance reporting and coordinating with the SOC on frontline response
What Actually Helps You Succeed Here
Curiosity matters more than most job descriptions admit — the willingness to keep digging for the deeper story instead of stopping at the first plausible explanation. Familiarity with malware reverse engineering is useful when it comes up, and a working knowledge of cyber risk assessment frameworks will make the reporting side of the job easier. You should be comfortable sharing findings across intelligence-sharing platforms and thinking in terms of long-term defense strategy rather than just patching whatever broke today.
Communication carries a lot of weight in this role. A sharp piece of threat analysis is only useful if the person reading it — technical or not — actually understands what it means and what to do next.
Background We're Looking For
This role requires a
Bachelor's degree in a related field
and at least 3 years of experience in threat intelligence, incident response, or a similar security analyst role. You should already be comfortable working with OSINT tools, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability assessment platforms — this isn't a role built for learning the fundamentals from scratch.
Certifications such as GCTI, CEH, OSCP, or Security+ are a strong plus, as is prior exposure to cloud security monitoring or zero-trust architecture. Naukri Mitra regularly places analysts with SOC or incident-response backgrounds into roles like this one, so that kind of experience won't go unnoticed here.
A Day That Might Look Like This
Mornings often start by scanning threat feeds for anything unusual — a dark web forum buzzing about stolen credentials, say. You cross-check it against internal alerts, and by lunch you've briefed the team and shaped an initial response. Afternoons shift depending on what's needed: sometimes it's vulnerability testing, sometimes a forensics deep-dive into how something slipped through, sometimes just tightening up a compliance report before it goes out. The through-line is that no two days are exactly the same.
What You'll Be Up Against
Separating a genuine threat from background noise is harder than it sounds, and attacker tactics don't sit still long enough to get comfortable with. You'll also need to translate complex findings for people who don't have your technical background, and balance quick fixes against the kind of defense strategy that actually holds up over time. None of this happens alone — SOC support, OSINT data, and intelligence-sharing platforms are there to back you up.
Pay and What Comes With It
This position pays
$131,500 per year. Along with salary, you'll get:
- Full remote flexibility, with the freedom to work from wherever suits you best
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Paid time off that's genuinely used, not just offered on paper
- Support for relevant certifications, training, and continued security education
Where This Can Take You
The field doesn't sit still, and neither does this role. Over time, expect to delve deeper into digital forensics for complex breaches, strengthen your work in network intrusion detection and endpoint protection, and get hands-on with newer approaches such as cloud security monitoring and zero-trust frameworks. The more your skills grow, the more directly you'll see the impact of your own work.
Apply
If you'd rather catch an attack in progress than read about one after the fact, this role is worth your time. It's open to remote applicants worldwide, including candidates based in the United States, India, and other eligible regions.
