Cyber Indications and Warnings Analyst (shift work)

Partner Forces; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Partner Forces is seeking a Cyber Indications and Warnings Analyst in Arlington, VA to support the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity initiatives. This role requires a Top Secret clearance and 3-5 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence.

The analyst will conduct assessments of cybersecurity events, develop reports, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective response strategies. The compensation ranges from $140,000 to $160,000 annually, making it a lucrative opportunity for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• US Citizen required.
• Top Secret clearance required.
• 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity analysis.
• Familiar with cybersecurity frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess cybersecurity events.
• Develop and disseminate cybersecurity reports.
• Conduct descriptive and predictive analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks.

Skills

Cyber threat intelligence

Cybersecurity analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Job description

Cyber Indications and Warnings Analyst (shift work)

St. Elizabeth’s Campus in Washington, DC (Shift: 6 AM - 2 PM or 2 PM - 10 PM)

Overview

Support the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts in cybersecurity reporting and response. Provide timely analysis, reporting, and actionable insights to enhance organizational cybersecurity posture.

Responsibilities

• Triage, assess, and provide context to cybersecurity events and indications of compromise.
• Develop and disseminate timely cybersecurity reports, including notifications of incidents or attacks, to support response efforts.
• Answer key operational questions, such as whether compromises are being attempted or were successful, and assess their technical and broader impacts.
• Conduct descriptive and predictive analysis to identify adversarial changes, correlations between events, and environmental factors that impact operational priorities.
• Assess events to provide operationally relevant insights that inform response strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks and recommend appropriate mitigation and response actions.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage analytic production requirements, including Requests for Information (RFI) and operational data needs.
• Coordinate with internal and external organizations to ensure information needs are met and align with operational objectives.
• Develop, write, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cybersecurity reporting processes.

Qualifications

• US Citizen (the nature of our contract requires employees be US citizens).
• Top Secret clearance required.
• At least 3-5 years of experience:
  • Lead, manage, and provide cyber threat intelligence (CTI) and cybersecurity analysis to incident response and vulnerability management operations.
  • Experience in Information and Production Requirements Management.
  • Experience in developing finished threat reporting, assessments, and estimates.
  • Identify gaps in understanding of target technology.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with stakeholders and disseminate critical information effectively.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and regulations relevant to federal operations such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and organizations to ensure timely and actionable intelligence.
• Comfortable adapting to and improving incomplete or evolving processes.

Compensation

Annual salary range: $140,000 - $160,000 USD

EEO Statement

Partner Forces is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.