Cyber Threat Analyst

Socket.dev; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance (100% paid)

Disability insurance (100% paid)

Vision insurance (100% paid)

401k with generous match

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition and training reimbursement

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

AnaVation is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst to join our Reston, VA team. You will create analysis products based on cyber threat fusion to clearly document significant cyber-attacks or new vulnerabilities, strengthening communications and responsibility lanes.

As a cyber fusion expert, you will evaluate all-source intel, focus on network operations, and translate complex findings into leadership briefings that drive informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree and 1–8 years in cyber threat/related fields.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II; CSSP Analyst cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create analysis products based on cyber threat fusion to document significant cyber-attacks or vulnerabilities.
• Expand fusion products, improve communication, and define lanes of responsibility.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights.

Skills

Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI Poly

Cyber Threat Analysis

All-Source Intelligence

Briefings to Senior Leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Visualization Systems

Automation Tools

Job description

Be Challenged and Make a Difference

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed:

AnaVation is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst to join our team and support ourmission critical customer in Reston, VA. As our Cyber Threat Analyst, you will create analysis products based on cyberthreat fusion to clearly document significant cyber-attacks or the discovery of new vulnerabilities. The focus of the CyberThreat Analyst will be on collectively building higher value fusion products, expanding effective lines of communication,knowing lanes of responsibility, and building trust in consistently improving capabilities.

Working as a cyber fusion expert, you will conduct research and evaluate technical and all-source intelligence withspecific emphasis on network operations and cyber warfare tactics, techniques, and procedures focused on the threat tonetworked weapons platforms and US and DoD information networks. You will analyze network events to determine theimpact on current operations and conduct all-source research to determine advisory capability and intent. Considered anemerging authority, you will apply extensive technical and analytic expertise. This role requires taking initiative inshaping objectives and driving assessments through independently selected methodologies, sources and approaches.Develops technical solutions to complex problems.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance:Active TS/SCI Clearance, CI Polygraph
• Education:Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 1-8 years of experience related to specificfunctional area. (May substitute Master’s degree in lieu of 4 years of experience)
• Certifications:CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II and currently hold or able to obtain CSSP Analyst certification (such as CEH, CySA+, CFR, etc.)
• Experience and knowledge on:
• Experience producing and reviewing decision-grade intelligence reports and high-value assessments for senior leadership.
• Working collaboratively across cross-functional teams of all experience levels.
• Experience working collaboratively with staff at all experience levels to deliver short-term, medium-term, and long-term commitments.
• Experience completing and coordinate tasks across cross-functional teams in either a lead or supporting role.
• Ability to provide recommendations for enhancing views of device data in bulk and to view associations of all the data related to those devices.
• Experience leading, developing, and delivering inter-discipline and inter-organizational capabilities and processes to improve performance.
• Technical understanding of classified networks, servers, storage, operating systems, applications, and the full stack of supporting technologies.
• Experience working with reporting, automation, and visualization systems to provide situational awareness and making recommendations to improve cyber threat intelligence and fusion capabilities.
• Experience analyzing TTPs and activity of nation-state and affiliated cyber actors.
• Experience assessing operational impacts of cyber events on US government networks, systems and/or devices.
• Ability to translate complex cyber analysis into clear, leadership-focused briefings that drive informed decision making.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security certifications: Security+, CCNA Security, CISSP, CySA+
• CSSP certifications: CEH, CFR, CySA+
• Strong briefing experience to senior leadership
• Strong work ethic under time pressure

Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance

About AnaVation

AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.

If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!

AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.