Cyber Threat Analyst

Central Intelligence Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 64,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Intelligence Agency in Washington, DC, seeks a Cyber Threat Analyst to assess foreign cyber intentions and capabilities in support of U.S. national security. You will identify threats, monitor adversaries, and counter risks to critical infrastructure.

You will produce concise and strategic assessments for policymakers, participate in training, and have opportunities for foreign travel and language study to enhance expertise and collaboration across the Intelligence Community.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Security Studies, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Telecommunications, or Information Assurance.
• A mix of international and technical studies and related coursework.
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze foreign cyber intentions and capabilities to support U.S. national security interests.
• Identify, monitor, and counter threats against U.S. information systems and critical infrastructure.
• Produce tactical and strategic written assessments and brief U.S. policymakers.
• Travel domestically and internationally and pursue language study.

Education

International Relations

Foreign Affairs

Security Studies

Cyber Security

Computer Science

Digital Forensics

Telecommunications

Information Assurance

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
• Number of Openings: Many
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Cyber Threat Analysts assess foreign cyber intentions and capabilities to support U.S. national security interests.

Key Responsibilities

As a Cyber Threat Analyst at CIA, you will analyze foreign cyber intentions and capabilities to support U.S. national security interests. You will identify, monitor, and counter threats against US information systems and critical infrastructure. You will produce tactical and strategic written assessments and brief U.S. policymakers. You will have opportunities for foreign and domestic travel and language study.

You will receive tradecraft and leadership training while increasing your substantive expertise through academic study, collaboration with Intelligence Community peers, and professional conferences. You may also participate in broadening assignments within the Agency and across the U.S. Government.

Requirements & Education

A mix of international and technical studies, to include a bachelor's or master's degree in the following fields: International Relations, Foreign Affairs, or Security Studies Cyber Security Computer Science Digital Forensics Telecommunications Information Assurances At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Central Intelligence Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $63940 – $158322/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-01-31.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.

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