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Threat Intel and Testing Manager

3M, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Overview

Threat Intelligence & Testing Manager – This position leads a team of analysts and security professionals focused on identifying, analyzing, and simulating cyber threats to proactively defend the organization’s enterprise and manufacturing environments. The role enhances threat visibility, validates security controls, and informs strategic defense initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong background in cyber threat intelligence, adversary emulation, and red/purple team operations, with proven leadership and communication skills. Base pay reaches $164,612/yr - $201,193/yr as noted in the job description. Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of threat intelligence analysts and security testing professionals, fostering a culture of curiosity, rigor, and continuous improvement. Develop and execute strategies for threat intelligence gathering and security testing aligned with organizational risk management goals. Set performance goals, conduct regular reviews, and provide feedback and development plans for team members. Serve as the primary point of contact for threat intelligence and testing matters, communicating findings and recommendations to executive leadership and other stakeholders. Manage budgets for tools, training, and resources related to threat intelligence and testing operations. Technical Focus

Oversee the collection, analysis, and dissemination of tactical, operational, and strategic threat intelligence. Maintain and evolve the threat intelligence platform (e.g., Anomali, MISP, TIP integrations). Lead internal and external penetration testing, purple team engagements, and threat emulation exercises. Drive continuous control validation initiatives (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK alignment). Collaborate with detection engineers and SOC to convert threat intel into actionable detections. Guide hypothesis-driven threat hunts based on current intelligence and adversary behaviors. Maintain a technical understanding of adversary TTPs, attack surface management, and risk-based prioritization. Organizational & Collaboration

Collaborate with detection engineering, SOC, and incident response teams to align intelligence and testing with operational needs. Partner with IT, OT, and business units to ensure threat intelligence supports enterprise and industrial environments. Communicate threat trends, testing outcomes, and risk insights effectively to technical and executive stakeholders. Ensure intelligence and testing practices support compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, or related field (completed and verified prior to start) Six (6) years of experience in threat intelligence, red/purple teaming, or adversary emulation in private, public, government, or military environments Preferred: Extensive experience in cyber threat intelligence lifecycle management and operationalization. Profiling threat actors, mapping TTPs to MITRE ATT&CK, and producing strategic and tactical intelligence products. Red/purple team design and execution using tools like Cobalt Strike, Caldera, and Atomic Red Team. Threat intelligence platforms, STIX/TAXII, and SIEM/SOAR integration; experience with OT/IT environments. Certifications such as GCTI, CTIA, OSCP, or CRTO are highly valued. Work Location & Travel

Work location: On site in Austin, TX. Travel: May include up to 10% domestic and international. Compensation & Benefits

The compensation range noted in the job description is $164,612 - $201,193 per year, including base pay and variable incentive pay where eligible. Benefits information is provided by the employer and may include medical, dental, vision, HSA, dependent care accounts, and other programs. Notice & Compliance

3M is an equal opportunity employer. 3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All US-based 3M full-time employees sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment, with terms regarding confidential information and trade secrets. Employment may be subject to additional terms related to job level and post-employment restrictions as applicable. Additional information: Learn more about 3M’s benefits and corporate policies at 3M’s Careers site. This posting may include references to internal policies, safety culture, and compliance expectations.

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