Cyber Threat Analyst- Active Top Secret Clearance Required Full Time

This position is located in Arlington, VA and will be onsite 5 days a week. No hybrid/telework allowed.

Responsibilities:

• Need to have regional cyber threat expertise, a deep understanding of historical cyber activity, and a strong grasp of the current global cyber threat landscape.




• Combine technical expertise with analytical writing and briefing skills to assess, contextualize, and communicate cyber threats.




• Conduct research on classified systems and leverage open-source cyber resources to deliver intelligence-driven insights.




• Must also be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of how U.S. Government (USG) personnel are targeted domestically and overseas by cyber adversaries.




• Analyze cyber threats from state and non-state actors, identifying trends, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).




• Conduct in-depth research on classified systems and leverage open-source intelligence (OSINT) to assess emerging threats.




• Provide cybersecurity briefings and consultations to diverse audiencesincluding technical experts, non-technical stakeholders, and senior leadershipto support informed decision-making.




• Monitor and evaluate adversarial cyber activity and its implications for USG personnel and critical infrastructure.




• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance situational awareness and strengthen cybersecurity posture.




• Utilize technical expertise to assess malware, exploit trends, and cyber intrusion techniques.




• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global cyber threats and actors, particularly those with strategic impact on U.S. interests.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; 7 years with a Masters; 4 years with a PhD.
  
  
  
  • An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.

  
  

  
  




• Possess and maintain, or be able to obtain before start date, one of the following professional certifications:
  
  
  
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    CASP+ CE; CCNP Security; CEH; CFR; CHFI; CISA; CISSP (or Associate); Cloud+; CND; CySA+; GCED; GCIH; GICSP; SSCP

    
    

  
  

  
  




• Demonstrated strong writing and briefing skills; experience delivering reports to senior leadership.




• Expertise in adversarial cyber actors, historical cyber activity, and the current cyber landscape.




• Experience conducting research on classified systems and utilizing open-source cyber resources.




• Knowledge of how USG personnel are targeted domestically and overseas by cyber threats.




• Technical proficiency in cybersecurity principles, including malware analysis, network defense, and incident response.




• Demonstrated familiarity with intelligence tradecraft, cyber threat intelligence methodologies, and cyber threat frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, etc.).




• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment while managing multiple priorities.




• U.S. citizenship required.




• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Regional cyber threat expertise with knowledge of historical and current adversarial activity.




• Strong analytical writing and briefing skills, with the ability to communicate complex threats clearly.




• Technical proficiency in malware analysis, intrusion techniques, and exploit trends.




• Experience conducting research on classified systems and integrating OSINT resources.




• Deep understanding of adversarial targeting of USG personnel and critical infrastructure.




• Experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM tools.




• Knowledge of foreign cyber threat actors and their strategic objectives.




• Previous experience in a government, military, or intelligence community (IC) role.