Cyber Threat Analyst

Amentum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum seeks a Cyber Threat Analyst to support the U.S. Department of Energy's Counterintelligence operations. This role requires strong cyber analytical skills and a current DOE Q security clearance, along with a proven background in cyber forensics and the ability to collaborate with various agencies.

Qualifications

• Current DOE Q security clearance and SCI required.
• 5 years experience in detecting foreign intelligence activity in the cyber domain.
• Experience with cyber investigations and intelligence community activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, investigate and analyze cyber events of CI significance.
• Conduct cyber analytical activities and evaluate security systems.
• Prepare reports relating to project/program objectives.

Skills

Cyber forensics analysis

Computer Network Operations (CNO)

Independent research

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst to support our U.S. Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. Positions will be based in Washington, D.C. With options of other locations such as West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Newport News, VA.

Responsibilities Serves as Cyber Threat Analyst, specific duties and functions include, but are not limited to:

Providing integrated CI cyber-technical analytic expertise supporting the DOE Counterintelligence Directorate.

Conducting cyber analytical activities, evaluation of information/technical/physical security systems and practices, cyber investigations, and related duties.

Identify, investigate and analyze cyber events of CI significance;

Adapt and develop tools for applying standard cyber security and analysis practices to the CI mission.

Perform all source intelligence analysis to determine and report on characteristics of various systems/issues and other project/program objectives.

Analyze classified and unclassified networks to identify security vulnerabilities and intrusion detection parameters

Report changes, trends and implications of evolving issues.

Collect data, analyze results, and prepare reports relating to project/program objectives.

Integrate research results and analysis into operations.

Establish liaison with DOE offices, the USIC and law enforcement agencies.

Requirements

Must possess a current Department of Energy Q security clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Five (5) years of experience in understanding and detection of foreign intelligence activity in the cyber domain and demonstrated ability to correlate Computer Network Operations (CNO) tactics, techniques, and procedures to known or suspected cyber threat actors.

Experience in cyber investigations and use of cyber forensics analysis tools, multi-source intelligence analysis, knowledgeable of U.S. intelligence community activities is required.

Must be capable of conducting independent research, as well as, work with team members and partner agencies.

Must have experience dealing with cyber based investigations and national security matters.

Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, and have experience in conducting cyber interviews and defensive briefings and debriefings.

Must have demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines.

Knowledge of DOE security and counterintelligence requirements related to the conduct of cyber activities, including conduct of investigations and defensive operations in accordance with applicable Federal law, Executive Order, and Intelligence Directives is required.

Knowledge of DOE Orders, and DOE/NNSA facilities, policies and procedures is desired. Demonstrated creativity, innovation, flexibility, and analytical skills in problem solving are also desired.

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