Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence Center

At Enterprise IT Security, we are on a mission to secure the IT journey for the Volvo Group. We work closely together with stakeholders across several Business Areas (BAs), Truck Divisions (TDs), and Group Functions (GFs). While the BAs drive the business, the TDs provide research, development, purchasing, manufacturing, and assembly. Within Volvo Group, the GFs own the Group agenda, provide strategic direction, and have global responsibility in group-wide functions such as IT, legal, compliance, and security.


With Enterprise IT Security, you will be part of Group Digital & IT (Group Function). A global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work passionately, trust each other, and embrace change to stay ahead. Enterprise IT Security works closely with Group Security and security functions within TDs, Bas, and GFs. Together we work to build a security posture that is best in class.
This particular function/role resides in Active Cyber Defence division which is a part of EITS and responsible for Proactive measures to enhance preparedness against cyber threats.


Role Description


In this role as a Head of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Center, you will:
Translate Cyber Threat Intelligence strategy and objectives into the functional roadmap.
Manage a team of skilled cyber-Intelligence analysts
Lead the implementation of the roadmap
Define the formats (content, cadence, target audiences) to inform internal stakeholders about the relevant threat landscape optimally
Collect, organize, analyze, and refine data collection about known and emerging cyber security threats, including tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by attackers to potentially target Volvo Group or relative partners.
Leverage internal and external resources to enrich relevant information to deliver contextualized intel to acting teams in a timely manner.
Help improve other Volvo Group’s security teams by providing meaningful and actionable intelligence.



Critical Competencies:
Good communication, presentation and organization skills
Excellent writing skills
Expert knowledge of fundamental Threat Intelligence concepts (terminology, tools, processes, etc.). Experience with formal aspects of Threat Intelligence (e.g. ACH, analytical biases, etc.)
Process design, KPI development and understanding of intelligence based risk management
Experience with common threat intelligence models, tools, sources, and feeds.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
Understanding of technical and human aspects of cyber threats and security.
Knowledge of models describing cyber-attacks (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, persistency, lateral movement, exfiltration) such as Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond model or MITRE ATT&CK.
Willingness to learn, know and understand Volvo Group security policies, directives and requirements



Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor or Masters Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, a related field or equivalent work experience.
10+ years’ experience in managing Cyber Threat Intelligence Teams
Experience in tech, security or automotive industry is highly regarded
Subject matter expert in threat hunting, threat intelligence or threat modelling.
Affinity to find solutions for cyber threat countermeasures
Domain-specific certifications (e.g., GCTI, CTIA, CTIP) would be an advantage



We look forward to receiving your application!


Are you interested? Contact us!


Bhakuni, Lalit lalit.bhakuni@volvo.com


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