Cyber Threat Analyst- Top Secret

Veterans Enterprise Technology Solutions, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a full-time Cyber Threat Analyst to join their team in Arlington, VA. This role involves analyzing cyber threats, conducting in-depth research, and developing intelligence reports for senior leadership. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity principles, malware analysis, and incident response, along with relevant certifications. Join a mission-critical environment where your expertise will contribute to national security and the protection of critical infrastructure. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cyber threat analysis and cybersecurity.
• Strong writing skills for reporting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cyber threats and develop intelligence reports.
• Collaborate with partners to enhance cybersecurity posture.

Skills

Cyber Threat Analysis

Malware Analysis

Incident Response

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Technical Writing

Cybersecurity Principles

Research Skills

Knowledge of Cyber Threat Actors

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Certifications

Tools

Cyber Threat Intelligence Platforms

Intrusion Detection Systems

SIEM Tools

Job description

Overview

Staffing Pros, a division of VETS Inc., is recruiting for a full-time Cyber Threat Analyst onsite in Rosslyn, VA. An Active Top Secret clearance is required for this role.

If you have additional questions not answered by the information contained within this posting, please contact our team directly [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop clear, concise intelligence reports and brief senior leadership, policymakers, and stakeholders.
• 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 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 a strategic impact on U.S. interests.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of experience can be substituted in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Possess ONEof the following certifications:
• CAP, CASP+ CE, CCISO, CCNA-Security, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security+ CE, SSCP, PPDA, Agile IC, SNOW App Dev

• Strong writing and briefing skills with experience delivering reports to senior leadership.
• Expertise in adversarial cyber actors, historical cyber activity, and the current cyber landscape.
• Experience conducting research on classified systemsand utilizing open-source cyber resources.
• Knowledge of how USG personnel are targeted domestically and overseasby cyber threats.
• Technical proficiency in cybersecurity principles, including malware analysis, network defense, and incident response.
• Familiarity with intelligence tradecraft, cyber threat intelligence methodologies, and cyber threat frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, etc.).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment while managing multiple priorities.
• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

EEO Statement

Staffing Pros a division of VETS-inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.