Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Agile Defense, LLC; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense in Arlington, VA is seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with a background in PRC threats to produce all-source intelligence assessments for federal departments and critical functions. The role supports mission-critical decisions and requires a Top Secret clearance.

You will collect threat data from open sources and feeds, identify actors and TTPs, and communicate findings to leadership. Position is contingent on a program-based background investigation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience; MS with 3+ years; or PhD with 0+ years.
• Experience with PRC cyber threat landscape preferred.
• Familiar with DIA writing standards and security classifications.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze threat data from open sources, dark web, feeds, and logs.
• Identify threat actors, TTPs, and techniques used in cyberattacks.
• Assess vulnerabilities and risks to Federal Departments, NCFs, and critical functions.
• Produce all-source intelligence reports for security teams and leadership to guide decisions.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

DIA writing standards

ICD203

ICD106

MITRE framework

Indicators of compromise

APT knowledge

Threat actor TTPs

Threat analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (MS)

PhD

Tools

Job description

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests.

Requisition #: 1617

Job Title: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Location: Hybrid, Arlington, VA

Clearance Level: Top Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Job Description

Agile Defense is actively seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with background experience on People's Republic of China (PRC) to apply their technical and analytic expertise to evaluate advanced and emerging cyber threats targeting Federal Departments and Agencies (D/A) and National Critical Functions (NCF). The selected candidate will produce all-source, strategic cyber intelligence assessments using various industry and government tools and classified and unclassified data sets.

They will Identify, Investigate, and pursue cyber events of significance and communicate findings to key decision makers via a broad range of intelligence products while adhering to intelligence tradecraft and methods. Position is contingent on successfully completing a program-based background investigation.

Duties include:

• Collect and analyze threat data from multiple sources (open-source intelligence, dark web, threat feeds, internal logs).
• Identify threat actors, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used in cyberattacks.
• Assess vulnerabilities and risks to the organization based on current threat landscape.
• Produce intelligence reports for security teams and leadership to guide decision-making.

Education and Background

A minimum Bachelor's with 5+ years of experience, MS 3+ years of experience or PHD 0+ years of experience.

Years of Experience

Years of experience depends on educational background.

Required Skills

• Active Top-Secret Clearance.
• Familiarity with dia writing standards, and applicable knowledge on icd203 & icd106 standards.
• Understanding of indicators of compromise and how they are utilized with CTI.
• Knowledge on how to use and implement the MITRE framework.
• Working knowledge of what an APT is.
• Know how to utilize TTP's from an APT to leverage against potential targets.

Preferred Skills

• ICS/SCADA/OT experience.
• Experience working with ICsSCADA/OT equipment and/or have certifications/education relating to industrial control systems.
• Experienced with the People's Republic of China (PRC) threat in the context of the intelligence community world related to cybersecurity.

Working Conditions

Onsite in Arlington, VA 2 days a week.

$120,000 - $145,000 a year

Our Core Values

Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.

What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.