Counterintelligence Threat Technical Analyst

MANTECH; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Springfield, VA seeks a motivated Counterintelligence Threat Technical Analyst to support the Sponsor’s mission with expert threat analysis and cyber defense. Responsibilities include threat reports, malware investigations, and translating stakeholder needs into technical requirements.

A TS/SCI with Polygraph is required or obtainable, with DoD IA IATIII readiness. The role emphasizes rigorous data analysis, timely reporting, and collaboration to strengthen cyber resilience in a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in Network Analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree can substitute for 2 years of experience; Master’s for 1 year.
• Experience identifying, deciphering, and understanding network artifacts.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570.01-M IA IATIII certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Guarantee timely, accurate reports aligned with SOPs and timeframes.
• Provide written and technical analysis for CI cyber inquiries and monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• Detect anomalous network activity via data/log analysis and IDS evaluation.
• Perform threat analysis, generate forecasts and alerts, and suggest countermeasures.
• Investigate malicious code to determine attack vectors, payloads and damage.
• Translate stakeholder needs into technical requirements and document best practices.

Skills

Network analysis

Threat analysis

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in STEM

DoD CI training academy (credentialed)

Tools

Malware analysis tools

CI threat tools

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Counterintelligence Threat Technical Analyst to join our team in Springfield, VA .

The Counterintelligence Threat Technical Analyst will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support the Sponsor’s mission by providing expert threat analysis and cyber defense support.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Guaranteeing the completion of accurate and timely reports, ensuring all processes and activities align with established timeframes and standard operating procedures .
• Offering written and technical analysis to support forensic reports, CI Cyber inquiries, and recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual CI Cyber Threat reports .
• Detecting anomalous network activity through data analysis, evaluating intrusion detection systems, incident tickets, event and log analysis, and security change tracking .
• Performing thorough threat analysis, generating forecasts and alerts, and recommending effective countermeasures to mitigate risks .
• Investigating malicious code to determine attack vectors, payloads, and the extent of damage while proposing corrective actions .
• Identifying and translating stakeholder needs into technical requirements while documenting best practices and lessons learned for quality assurance .

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED with 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in Network Analysis.
• A Bachelor’s degree can substitute for 2 years of experience and a Master’s degree can substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Experience identifying, deciphering , and understanding network artifacts .
• Ability to possess or obtain certification to comply with DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance (IA) IATIII requirements within one calendar year .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or DoD CI training academy .
• Bachelor’s or post-graduate degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics discipline .
• Possession of a DoD Cyber Crimes Investigator certification .
• Significant experience with malware analysis and cyber risk automation tools .

Clearance Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% .
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc .
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations . Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations .