Cyber Threat Analyst

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Requisition #: 289

Job Title: Cyber Threat Analyst

Location: 1110 N. Glebe Road Arlington, Virginia 22201

Clearance Level: Active - Top Secret

SUMMARY

Agile Defense is actively seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with background experience on People's Republic of China (PRC) to apply their technical and analytic expertise to evaluate advanced and emerging cyber threats targeting Federal Departments and Agencies (D/A) and National Critical Functions (NCF).

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       The selected candidate will produce all-source, strategic cyber intelligence assessments using various industry and government tools and classified and unclassified data sets.

·       They will Identify, Investigate, and pursue cyber events of significance and communicate findings to key decision makers via a broad range of intelligence products while adhering to intelligence tradecraft and methods.

·       Position is contingent on successfully completing a program-based background investigation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

·       A minimum Bachelor’s with 5+ years of experience, MS 3+ years of experience or PHD 0+ years of experience.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

·       Active Top-Secret Clearance.

·       Must have experienced with the People's Republic of China (PRC) threat in the context of the intelligence community world related to cybersecurity.

·       Familiarity with dia writing standards, and applicable knowledge on icd203 & icd106 standards.

·       Understanding of indicators of compromise and how they are utilized with CTI.

·       Knowledge on how to use and implement the MITRE framework.

·       Working knowledge of what an APT is.

·       How to utilize TTP's from an APT to leverage against potential targets.

Preferred Skills

·       ICS/SCADA/OT experience.

·       Experience working with ICS/SCADA/OT equipment and/or have certifications/education relating to industrial control systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

·       Onsite in Arlington, VA on Monday and Wednesday each week.

Strength Demands

·       Sedentary – 10 lbs. Maximum lifting, occasional lift/carry of small articles.  Some occasional walking or standing may be required.   Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

·       Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; See

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