Cyber Network Threat Analyst

MANTECH; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Springfield, VA seeks a motivated Cyber Network Threat Analyst to support DoD-level cyber defense missions. The role emphasizes threat analysis, incident response coordination, and clear security reporting to stakeholders.

Applicants should have strong technical background, DoD IA awareness, and ability to produce actionable assessments. This position requires working in a secure environment and ongoing certifications.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in Network Analysis or related field.
• Ability to identify and decipher network artifacts and intrusion indicators.
• DoD 8570.01-M IA IATII certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely reports within SOPs and timeframes.
• Provide written/technical analysis for forensic reports and CI Cyber Threat reports.
• Detect anomalous network activity through data and log analysis.
• Perform threat analysis, generate forecasts, and recommend countermeasures.
• Investigate malware to determine attack vectors and payloads.
• Translate stakeholder needs into technical requirements and document best practices.

Skills

Network analysis

Threat analysis

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED / 6+ years experience substitute

Bachelor’s degree substitutes 2 years experience

Master’s degree substitutes 1 year experience

Job description

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

The Cyber Network Threat 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) IATII 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.