Cyber Threat Analyst

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Ana Vation is seeking a Sr. Cyber Threat Analyst to support one of our cybersecurity programs in our National Capital Region office.

The Senior Cyber Threat Analyst will provide senior-level cyber threat intelligence analysis and operational intelligence support to a joint mission center focused on identifying, assessing, and characterizing threats to cyberspace operations systems and centers.

The successful candidate will independently conduct complex cyber threat analysis, develop finished intelligence and risk assessments, identify emerging threats and intelligence gaps, and provide timely recommendations to operational, intelligence, and senior leadership. The analyst will integrate intelligence with operational planning and targeting activities and coordinate with DoW and IC components and other mission partners as required. This position will require the ability to identify, analyze, and provide recommendations on mitigating cyber threats that could potentially harm operational systems.

• Identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities across the cyberspace environment to inform operational cyber planning.
• Collect, analyze, and synthesize threat data to uncover patterns, detect anomalies, and generate actionable insights.
• Produce periodic threat reports highlighting high-priority risks to operational cybersystem infrastructure and mission systems.
• Develop, refine, and maintain risk assessment methodologies to quantify and categorize threat severity.
• Leverage SIGINT as required to conduct deep technical analysis of significant threats targeting offensive cyber operations systems.

• Clearance: U.S. Citizen; TS/SCI w/ CI Poly.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, National Security, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Certification: N/A
• Location:
  
  Full-time on-site in Ft. Meade, MD.
• Experience and knowledge:
  • 5+ years of experience in cyber threat intelligence analysis, cyber intelligence, or a closely related cyber threat analyst role; OR 8+ years of experience in intelligence analysis with demonstrated substantive experience supporting cyber operations or cyber threat analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting cyber threat analysis using all-source, single-source, technical, or other intelligence data.
  • Demonstrated experience producing finished intelligence products, threat assessments, risk assessments, briefings, and other analytical products for operational or leadership audiences.
  • Demonstrated understanding of cyber threat intelligence principles, analytic methodologies, and intelligence production processes.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of adversary cyber capabilities, attack methods, vulnerabilities, TTPs, and threat actor behaviors.
  • Knowledge of cyberspace operations and the intelligence requirements supporting Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO).
  • Knowledge of cyber infrastructure, computer networking fundamentals, and common communications technologies and architectures.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize information from multiple intelligence sources and distinguish relevant information from incomplete, conflicting, or ambiguous reporting.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify emerging threats, analytical trends, intelligence gaps, and potential operational impacts.
  • Ability to translate complex cyber and intelligence analysis into concise, actionable recommendations for nontechnical and senior audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment while managing multiple priorities and short deadlines.
  • Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, critical-thinking, and analytical skills

• Clearance:
  Active TS/SCI w/ CI Poly.
• Education:
  
  Advanced degree in Intelligence Studies, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, National Security, or a related field.
• Certification:
  DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II, Combat Assessment (CA) or comparable intelligence/cyber operations training.
• Experience and Knowledge:
  • Experience supporting DoW, IC, and other mission partners.
  • Experience…