Cyber Threat Analyst

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Several insurance options

Flexible Work Environment

401k matched

Certificate Incentive Program

Job summary

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst to support the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission program in Arlington, VA. This role involves analyzing cyber threats, conducting research on classified systems, and providing insights to enhance cybersecurity posture.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with significant experience, possess relevant certifications, and exhibit strong analytical writing and briefing skills. No hybrid or telework is allowed, as this position requires onsite presence five days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience.
• Strong writing and briefing skills; experience delivering reports to senior leadership.
• Technical proficiency in cybersecurity principles, including malware analysis and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Have regional cyber threat expertise and deep understanding of historical cyber activity.
• Conduct research on classified systems and leverage open-source resources to deliver insights.
• Provide cybersecurity briefings and consultations to diverse audiences.

Skills

Cyber threat expertise

Analytical writing

Research on classified systems

Cybersecurity principles

Briefing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

OSINT resources

Cyber threat intelligence platforms

Intrusion detection systems

SIEM tools

Job description

About the Position

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst to support the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program, providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes.

This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.

This position is located in Arlington, VA and will be onsite 5 days a week. No hybrid/telework allowed.

Responsibilities

• Have regional cyber threat expertise, a deep understanding of historical cyber activity, and a strong grasp of the current global cyber threat landscape.
• Combine technical expertise with analytical writing and briefing skills to assess, contextualize, and communicate cyber threats.
• Conduct research on classified systems and leverage open-source cyber resources to deliver intelligence-driven insights.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of how U.S. Government (USG) personnel are targeted domestically and overseas by cyber adversaries.
• Analyze cyber threats from state and non-state actors, identifying trends, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Conduct in-depth research on classified systems and leverage open-source intelligence (OSINT) to assess emerging threats.
• Provide cybersecurity briefings and consultations to diverse audiences—including technical experts, non-technical stakeholders, and senior leadership—to support informed decision-making.
• Monitor and evaluate adversarial cyber activity and its implications for USG personnel and critical infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance situational awareness and strengthen cybersecurity posture.
• Utilize technical expertise to assess malware, exploit trends, and cyber intrusion techniques.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global cyber threats and actors, particularly those with strategic impact on U.S. interests.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; 7 years with a Masters; 4 years with a PhD.
  • An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Possess and maintain, or be able to obtain before start date, one of the following professional certifications:
  • CASP+ CE; CCNP Security; CEH; CFR; CHFI; CISA; CISSP (or Associate); Cloud+; CND; CySA+; GCED; GCIH; GICSP; SSCP
• Demonstrated strong writing and briefing skills; experience delivering reports to senior leadership.
• Expertise in adversarial cyber actors, historical cyber activity, and the current cyber landscape.
• Experience conducting research on classified systems and utilizing open-source cyber resources.
• Knowledge of how USG personnel are targeted domestically and overseas by cyber threats.
• Technical proficiency in cybersecurity principles, including malware analysis, network defense, and incident response.
• Demonstrated familiarity with intelligence tradecraft, cyber threat intelligence methodologies, and cyber threat frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment while managing multiple priorities.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Regional cyber threat expertise with knowledge of historical and current adversarial activity.
• Strong analytical writing and briefing skills, with the ability to communicate complex threats clearly.
• Technical proficiency in malware analysis, intrusion techniques, and exploit trends.
• Experience conducting research on classified systems and integrating OSINT resources.
• Deep understanding of adversarial targeting of USG personnel and critical infrastructure.
• Experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM tools.
• Knowledge of foreign cyber threat actors and their strategic objectives.
• Previous experience in a government, military, or intelligence community (IC) role.

Compensation

Salary Range: $100,000–$124,000

Benefits

• At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.
• Great Benefits: Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs), Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched.
• Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.
• Flexible Work Environment

SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E‑Verify Employer.

U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

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