Cyber Threat Analyst (TS\/SCI CI Polygraph) in Springfield, VA at honor foundations

Date Posted: 9/16/2024

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Full-Time
  • Job Type:
  • Experience:
    Not Specified
  • Date Posted:
    9/16/2024

Job Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst to support a proprietary Intelligence program in Springfield, VA. The team is seeking a skilled intelligence professional and offensive cyber specialist to assist with identification, dissemination, response, and reporting of a highly classified cyber security operations center.

Clearance: Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph Clearance

Location: Springfield, VA

Shift: M-FR, Standard operating hours

Responsibilities of the Cyber Threat Analyst:

 

  • Conducts research, analysis, and correlation across a wide variety of all source cyber threat data sets (indications and warning).

  • Monitors external threat data sources to maintain currency of CND threat conditions and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise.

  • Researches, identifies, and verifies new cyber threat adversary tools, tactics, and processes (TTPs).

  • Performs detailed analysis of cyber threat adversary and develops recommendations for countermeasures. Assesses and identifies Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) activities.

  • Performs CND trend analysis and threat intelligence reporting. Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects.

  • Provides solutions to a variety of complex technical problems.

     

     Qualifications of the Cyber Threat Analyst: 

     

    • Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph required in order to be considered
    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline and 5+ years of prior relevant experience
    • Minimum 5 years of cyber intelligence analysis
    • IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security) certification required
    • Experience with PCAP analysis using Wireshark
    • Experience utilizing Splunk SIEM
    • Experience working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment desired
    • Experience reporting and briefing on threat findings

    Compensation of the Cyber Threat Analyst:

    • Total compensation based on experience level - $125,000-$135,000+ **based on experience level**
    • Full Benefits: PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
    • Certification reimbursement
    • Contract mobility and job stability – Contract through 2026

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