Hi J***h, I’m J***e, an HR recruiter at StrategyBrain. I came across your profile and was really impressed by your threat hunting work at M***s,especially your hypothesis-driven investigations into APTs,and your prior SOC and DFIR experience at C***s S***b and B***l. We’re partnering with E***d Cyber Defense on a Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst role, where you’d refine hunting methodologies, mentor a team, and drive proactive threat detection. Would you be open to a quick chat to explore this opportunity?

Hi J***h, Great to hear you’re interested. Before we lock in a time, here’s a quick overview of the Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst role at E***d: E***d is a dynamic, growth-oriented cybersecurity firm of 500+ employees, specializing in proactive threat hunting, digital forensics, and incident response. We pride ourselves on an innovative culture and invest heavily in the latest tools and training to keep our teams at the cutting edge. In this role you would: • Lead advanced, hypothesis-driven hunts for APTs and focused operators,directly leveraging your experience at M***s. • Develop and refine hunting methodologies, playbooks, and detection rules across cloud, on-premise, and hybrid environments. • Collaborate closely with SOC, IR, and engineering teams to build proactive security controls and improve detection capabilities. • Mentor junior analysts, help grow a high-performing team, and elevate the practice across the organization. • Produce actionable intelligence reports and present findings to senior leadership,shaping strategic security decisions. E***d offers clear leadership pathways, a mentorship culture, and competitive compensation with bonus and equity opportunities. You’ll have the autonomy to drive process improvements and direct impact on client risk reduction. Does this overview make sense? Do you have any questions before our call? I’m available Tuesday at 10:00 AM MST or Wednesday at 2:00 PM MST,let me know which works best, or share your preferred slots.

Hi J***h, Great question. For this Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst role, we’re targeting a base salary in the $130,000,$160,000 range, complemented by a competitive annual bonus (around 10,15%) and equity opportunities. As for location, E***d is very flexible,you can work fully remote anywhere in the U.S., though we do host quarterly in-person meetups and encourage occasional collaboration days at our regional offices. Tuesday at 10:00 AM MST works perfectly,I'll send over a calendar invite shortly. Let me know if you have any other questions in the meantime, and I look forward to speaking with you then!

Hi J***h, Great question! At E***d, equity is granted as RSUs on a four-year vesting schedule (with a one-year cliff) plus annual refresh awards tied to performance. The exact grant size is calibrated to your experience level and our current market valuation, but it’s designed to be competitive within our compensation band. As for progression, you’ll join a clear leadership track. Typically: • Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst → Senior Threat Intelligence Manager (often within 18,24 months) • Senior Manager → Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence (as the practice expands and new teams spin up) Throughout, you’ll have dedicated mentorship, training budgets, and milestone-based reviews to support your growth. I’m happy to dive deeper into both the equity details and your personalized career plan on our call Tuesday at 10:00 AM MST. Talk then! Best, J***e

Hi J***h , For a Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with your APT-hunting background, initial RSU grants at E***d typically fall in the $45K,$60K range (vested over four years with a one-year cliff). Annual refresh awards tend to be around 10,15% of base salary, which works out to roughly $13K,$20K in RSUs each year. I know these numbers can vary based on final leveling and market, so we can dive into the details on our call Tuesday at 10:00 AM MST. Looking forward to it!