Cyber Open Source Intelligence Analyst and Cyber Operations SME

nou Systems, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical plan with HSA

Life insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Lunch-n-Learns

Corporate events

Job summary

nou Systems, Inc. seeks a Cyber Open Source Intelligence Analyst and Cyber Operations Subject Matter Expert to turn publicly available information into timely, defensible insight for customer cyber missions.

The analyst will research threats and infrastructure, explain operational implications, and help teams plan, assess, and improve authorized cyber activities. This role blends disciplined OSINT with practical cyber operations, working with technical and mission stakeholders to frame

Qualifications

• Experience conducting cyber-focused OSINT or threat intelligence analysis.
• Knowledge of cyber operations, networks, endpoints, adversary TTPs, vulnerabilities, and incident response workflows.
• Ability to evaluate source credibility and convey analytic confidence clearly.
• Experience researching internet infrastructure using OSINT methods and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities across teams.
• Degree or equivalent in intelligence, cybersecurity, CS, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop collection plans aligned to customer priorities, threats, and mission systems.
• Collect and analyze information from lawful public sources and online repositories.
• Corroborate findings; document provenance, confidence, gaps, and alternative explanations.
• Produce threat profiles, infrastructure assessments, indicators, and executive summaries.
• Relate OSINT findings to cyber defense and authorized operational planning.
• Advise on cyber concepts, workflows, tools, and effectiveness measures.
• Partner with intelligence, security engineering, network operations, and program teams.
• Maintain records and methods in compliance with laws and policies.
• Improve repeatable research processes and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Cyber OSINT analysis

Cyber operations knowledge

Source credibility evaluation

OSINT methods & tools

Written and verbal communication

Independent work / prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Related field degree or equivalent

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

Analytical tools

Job description

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Cyber Open Source Intelligence Analyst and Cyber Operations SME

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2085

Cyber Open Source Intelligence Analyst and Cyber Operations SME

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is now officially a 100% ESOP company!We value teamwork and collaboration, and this transition allows us to take that commitment to a new level. nSI empowers our customers by supplying products, services, and expertise with powerful, data driven insights that transform defense systems and improve capabilities.

nou Systems, Inc. (nSI) is seeking a Cyber Open Source Intelligence Analyst and Cyber Operations Subject Matter Expert to turn publicly available information into timely, defensible insight for customer cyber missions. The analyst will research cyber threats and infrastructure, explain operational implications, and help teams plan, assess, and improve authorized cyber activities.

This role combines disciplined open source intelligence (OSINT) tradecraft with practical understanding of cyber operations. The successful candidate will work with technical and mission stakeholders to frame intelligence questions, assess source reliability, connect findings to the customer’s environment, and present concise recommendations. The exact program, duty location, and access requirements will be established for the assigned work.

Responsibilities

• Develop collection plans and research questions tied to customer priorities, cyber threats, mission systems, and operational decisions.
• Collect and analyze information from lawful public sources, including technical reporting, vulnerability disclosures, malware and adversary research, domains, infrastructure, code repositories, and relevant online communities.
• Corroborate findings across sources; document provenance, confidence, gaps, and alternative explanations; and distinguish observed facts from analytic judgments.
• Produce threat profiles, infrastructure assessments, indicators and context, executive summaries, briefings, and other intelligence products tailored to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Relate OSINT findings to cyber defense and authorized operational planning, including threat hunting, detection engineering, incident response, exposure management, and mission risk assessment.
• Advise on cyber operational concepts, workflows, tools, constraints, and measures of effectiveness in coordination with customer authorities and program leadership.
• Partner with intelligence, security engineering, network operations, and program teams to identify requirements, share findings, and support actionable decisions.
• Maintain collection records and analytic methods consistent with applicable law, customer direction, data handling rules, and operational security requirements.
• Improve repeatable research processes, source evaluation practices, knowledge management, and analyst training; mentor colleagues as appropriate.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience conducting cyber-focused OSINT or cyber threat intelligence analysis and translating findings into operationally useful assessments.
• Working knowledge of cyber operations, network and endpoint concepts, adversary tactics and techniques, vulnerabilities, and incident response or threat hunting workflows.
• Ability to evaluate source credibility, corroborate technical findings, document analytic confidence, and communicate uncertainty clearly.
• Experience researching internet infrastructure and technical artifacts using appropriate OSINT methods and analytical tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief both technical specialists and mission leaders.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate across cyber, intelligence, engineering, and program teams.
• Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience in intelligence, cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• DOD or federal mission support
• Familiarity with structured analytics techniques and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
• Scripting or data analysis to support repeatable research; and experience creating collection requirements or intelligence production plans.

nou (pronounced ‘new’) Systems

Since its founding in 2012, nou Systems has built a reputation for excellence in innovative engineering, prototype development, and technical and professional services in multiple markets, including missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, and space control. Our diverse and highly skilled team delivers state-of-the-art products from concepts and prototypes to fully developed and integrated solutions.

We offer significant advancement and personal career development opportunities within our dynamic high-tech company. Our culture is firmly established in treating our employees like family.

Benefits of working at nSI

nou Systems, Inc. offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and diverse benefits that reflect our company culture of service, excellence, and a supportive work environment. Benefits may vary based on status but the majority of our positions include the following:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Personal Time Off, Vacation, and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Norton LifeLock
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Personal Development, Technical Learning Opportunities, & Lunch-n-Learns
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

*Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

nSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment opportunities at nSI are based upon a candidate’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.nou-systems.com/workingatnou . U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.