Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst

Amentum; Hawaii; On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum in Hawaii seeks a Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst to provide actionable intelligence for cyber operations. You will analyze cyber threats, trends, and TTPs and support offensive and defensive cyberspace operations across networks.

The role requires 4+ years in intelligence analysis, a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and US citizenship. You will produce briefings for leadership and collaborate with defense, law enforcement, and industry partners. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, cyber security, intelligence/international studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of intelligence analysis with a focus on cyber threats or operations.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility and CI Polygraph. U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of cyber threat intelligence including emerging malware, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Fuse intelligence from OSINT, SIGINT, HUMINT, and TECHINT; identify correlations and patterns.
• Assess cyber threat impact on network infrastructure and collaborate on mitigation strategies.
• Provide intelligence during cyber incident response, including analysis of IOCs and attribution of attacks.
• Prepare and deliver concise intelligence products for senior leadership and technical teams.
• Foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to enhance cyber threat awareness.

Skills

Intelligence analysis

Data visualization

Threat modeling

Link analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / Info Security

Job description

Amentum has an opportunity for a highly qualified Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst to play a pivotal role in providing actionable intelligence to support cyber operations. This position demands a keen understanding of cyber threats, trends, and tactics, as well as the ability to analyze and synthesize complex data from various sources. This position requires understanding and execution of intelligence support to offensive cyberspace operations. The analyst will collaborate closely with cyber operations teams to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks, ensuring the protection and resilience of critical network infrastructure.

Utilizing established analytical tradecraft and Department of War Intelligence Cycle gathers and analyzes all data which provides intelligence support to cyberspace operations. Support will span full-spectrum (offense and defense) cyberspace operations and will enable: planning; target system analysis; collection management; coordination of intelligence community production; intelligence gap analysis; adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures; threat analysis of Mission Relevant Terrain – Cyber or Cyber Key Terrain; target development; and intelligence requirements development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of cyber threat intelligence, including emerging malware, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Collect, evaluate, and fuse intelligence from diverse sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), human intelligence (HUMINT), and technical intelligence (TECHINT). Identify correlations and patterns to enhance situational awareness and predictive analysis.
• Assess the potential impact of cyber threats on network infrastructure and operations. Collaborate with cyber defense teams to develop and implement mitigation strategies and countermeasures.
• Provide intelligence support during cyber incident response activities, including analysis of indicators of compromise (IOCs), attribution of cyber-attacks, and identification of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise intelligence products, including reports, briefings, and presentations, for a diverse audience, including senior leadership, operational stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Foster collaboration and information sharing with internal and external stakeholders, including other intelligence agencies, law enforcement, industry partners, and allied nations, to enhance cyber threat awareness and response capabilities.
• Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats, technologies, and methodologies through continuous research and professional development. Contribute to the development of new analytical techniques, tools, and processes to improve intelligence analysis and cyber defense capabilities.
• Conduct target system analysis to support entity of interest for offensive cyberspace operations, coordinate for intelligence production and analysis to support advance technical development for offensive operations.
• Execute collection management drawing subordinate unit intelligence requirements and overseeing their progress through the various means of collection to resolve intelligence gaps.
• Develop Targets through Advanced Target development to achieve vetted and validated COCOM level targets for mission package execution.
• Maintain various mission profile intelligence documentation requirements to support execution offensive cyberspace operations.
• Conduct Mission Analysis process and know and be able to support intelligence preparation of the battlespace to support operational planning and entity of interest development for further technical analysis.
• This position may require up to 10% travel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Intelligence/International Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in intelligence analysis with a focus on cyber threats or operations.
• Proficiency in intelligence analysis tools and techniques, such as data visualization, link analysis, and threat modeling.
• Familiarity with Intelligence inputs to MDMP, JPP, and the Joint Targeting Cycle
• Must have an active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility and current CI Polygraph. Note: U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in intelligence analysis with a focus on cyber threats and operations.

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $160K - $180K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Compensation Details:

$160K - $180K

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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