Threat Intelligence Manager

ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time


Role: Threat Intelligence Manager

Location: Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose:
  • Reporting to the Head of Information Security Cyber Defense Operations, the Threat Intelligence Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the threat intelligence function to identify, collect, analyze, and report on potential and existing cyber threats.
  • This role will focus on understanding the threat landscape, developing proactive strategies, and delivering intelligence-driven insights to protect ADIB's information assets and reputation.
  • The Threat Intelligence Manager will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external intelligence communities to continuously enhance threat detection, analysis, and reporting capabilities.
  • This role demands exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to provide actionable intelligence to key decision-makers.


Key accountabilities of the role:

  • Manage the Threat Intelligence function in alignment with ADIB's strategic objectives and risk management practices.
  • Develop and manage a comprehensive Threat Intelligence program that proactively identifies, analyzes, and disseminates critical actional intelligence.
  • Continuously improve intelligence-gathering techniques and methodologies to enhance detection and response capabilities.
  • Foster a proactive approach to identifying new and emerging threats that could impact ADIB's business operations.
  • Conduct threat profiling to identify and analyze threat actors, their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  • Perform malware analysis and reverse engineering to understand threat behavior and develop countermeasures.
  • Conduct forensic investigations, ensuring accurate collection, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence.
  • Integrate threat intelligence outputs with SOC and incident response processes.
  • Develop actionable intelligence products, including reports, briefs, and presentations for technical and executive audiences.
  • Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including FS-ISAC and intelligence-sharing communities.
  • Coordinate with SOC and Incident Response teams for joint threat mitigation efforts.
  • Maintain the chain of custody and evidence integrity throughout the investigation lifecycle
  • Generate forensic investigation reports, presenting findings and recommended actions to management and stakeholders
  • Work closely with SOC and Incident Response teams to investigate, analyze, and respond to cyber incidents.
  • Lead the deployment and maintenance of Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) to aggregate, correlate, and analyze threat data.
  • Oversee third-party vendors and ensure their compliance with security standards.


Experience and skills / technical knowledge required for this role:
  • 10+ years of experience in threat intelligence and cyber threat analysis, preferably within large financial institutions.
  • Hands-on experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, and digital forensics investigations.
  • Experience in collecting, preserving, and analyzing digital evidence in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
  • Proficiency with forensic tools and techniques such as EnCase.
  • Strong knowledge of threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and their integration within SOC environments.
  • Deep understanding of cyber threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis.
  • Familiarity with OSINT techniques and commercial threat feeds for gathering intelligence.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity standards and regulations (ISO 27001, NESA, PCI DSS, SWIFT).
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, IT, or a related technical discipline.
  • Relevant certifications such as GCTI (GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence), CTIA (Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst), CISSP, CISM, GCFA, GREM, EnCase Certified Examiner (ENCE).




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