Cyber Threat Analyst

CI Cyber Threat Analyst Clearance: Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not before) Location: Springfield, VA Salary Range: $115,000 – $135,000 Experience: Must have at least 7 years Threat Analysis experience, of which at least 5 of those years include Technical Threat Analysis experience or cyber, CI, or law enforcement investigations. Description: Sphinx Counterintelligence Cyber Threat Analysts support sensitive national security investigations and computer network defense operations on behalf of our clients. Sphinx Cyber CI threat Analysts conduct all-source cyber threat analysis in support of CI investigations and CI Support to computer network defense. Responsibilities • Perform inquiries of anomalous activity using automated investigative tools (For example: M3, Palantir, TAC, ARCSIGHT, RSA Security Analytics, CCD, QLIX, TIDE or Criss Cross). • Provide Technical CI advice and expertise in support of CI inquiries, operations and issues. • Develop leads by detecting anomalous activity, conducting open source and classified research, and liaison with internal and external partners. • Conduct research, evaluate collection, and perform analysis on Technical CI intelligence topics of interest to leadership, analysts and customers. • Demonstrate an ability to draw high-quality, appropriate and objective conclusions from information in a timely manner. • Research, analyze, and synthesize All-Source data to identify patterns, commonalities, and linkages. • Demonstrate current subject matter expertise on Technical CI issues, threats and trends. (For example: Cyber threats and Technical Surveillance threats.) • Demonstrate and master the ability to self-edit and produce clearly written, properly sourced and grammatically correct intelligence products that adhere to established style guide and template standards. • Demonstrate proficiency in use of bottom-line-up-front (BLUF) writing. • Display an ability to collaborate with internal customer and external IC/Cyber community members. • Coordinate CI Cyber activities originating from Enterprise Incident Response Events. • Conduct liaison between CI Office and Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC). • Perform threat analysis, threat forecasts, threat alerts, and recommend countermeasures. Required Qualifications • Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not already held) • Must be a self-motivated, disciplined, and mature professional capable of operating with little tasking and oversight • Must be capable of operating within a diverse environment and comfortable operating with limited guidance and oversight, maturity and self-motivation required. • Clear and concise writing skills and positive, engaging communication skills. • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field. • 7 years of Threat Analysis experience, of which at least 5 of those years include Technical Threat Analysis experience or cyber investigations. • Demonstrate experience with of foreign adversaries’ security and intelligence services, terrorist organizations, and threats posed to US Gov. Desired Qualifications • Credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or DoD Counterintelligence training academy (DCAC, CISAC, CIIAC, AFOSI, NCISA, FBI). • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics disciplines. • Post-graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics disciplines. Experience with malware analysis. Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Life insurance • Paid time off • Parental leave • Professional development assistance • Referral program • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Apply tot his job