Head of Threat Intelligence

VTS is an emerging leading cybersecurity firm establishing a next-generation Security Operations Center (SOC) to deliver world-class monitoring, detection, and incident response capabilities. Built on advanced analytics, automation, and threat intelligence, this SOC is designed to serve as a central pillar of enterprise defense across diverse digital environments. The company is seeking exceptional security professionals to shape, lead, and evolve this capability into a benchmark for operational excellence and resilience.

We are seeking an experienced Head of Threat Intelligence to oversee the strategic direction of our threat intelligence product portfolio and scale our threat intelligence managed services as a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). This senior leadership role sits above product and service functions, driving innovation in threat intelligence capabilities, fostering partnerships, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals to deliver actionable intelligence that empowers clients to anticipate and mitigate cyber threats.

The Head of Threat Intelligence will lead a high-performing team, integrate intelligence with SOC operations, DFIR, and detection engineering, and position the organization as a leader in threat intelligence solutions. With a focus on MSSP delivery, this role involves scaling services for diverse clients, optimizing platform integrations, and translating emerging threats into strategic advantages.

Requirements

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for threat intelligence products and managed services, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market demands.
• Lead the scaling of threat intelligence managed services in an MSSP environment, including client onboarding, service delivery optimization, and performance metrics tracking.
• Oversee the development and enhancement of threat intelligence platforms, incorporating advanced analytics, automation, and integration with tools like SIEM, EDR, and TIPs.
• Build and mentor a cross-functional team of threat intelligence analysts, researchers, and engineers to drive proactive intelligence gathering and dissemination.
• Collaborate with SOC leadership, product managers, and sales teams to integrate threat intelligence into core offerings, identifying opportunities for product innovation and service expansion.
• Analyze global threat landscapes, actor profiles, and campaigns to produce high-level intelligence reports, briefings, and recommendations for executive stakeholders and clients.
• Establish partnerships with external intelligence sources, vendors, and industry consortia to enrich internal capabilities and stay ahead of evolving threats.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in threat intelligence operations, including data handling, privacy, and ethical sourcing.
• Drive continuous improvement through metrics, KPIs, and feedback loops to measure the impact of threat intelligence on detection efficacy and client satisfaction.
• Represent the organization in industry forums, conferences, and client engagements as a thought leader in threat intelligence.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in threat intelligence, cyber defense, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within an MSSP or similar service-oriented environment.
• Proven track record of developing and scaling threat intelligence products and managed services, including hands-on experience with threat intelligence platforms (e.g., MISP, ThreatConnect, or Anomali).
• Deep expertise in threat actor methodologies, geopolitical cyber risks, and intelligence lifecycle management (collection, analysis, production, dissemination).
• Strong leadership skills with experience building and managing diverse teams in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Familiarity with MSSP operations, including client-facing service delivery, SLAs, and revenue growth strategies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with experience presenting to C-level executives and boards.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, NIST, or local UAE cybersecurity standards.
• Certifications such as CTIA, GCTI, CISSP, or equivalent are highly desirable; advanced degrees in cybersecurity, intelligence studies, or related fields are a plus.

Technical Skills