Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cybersecurity sector is seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their team. The role involves conducting detailed security threat analysis, supporting incident detection, and providing insights on emerging cyber threats. Candidates should possess significant experience in cybersecurity and threat research, with strong analytical writing skills. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing a people-first culture.

Benefits

health benefits

paid leave

professional development

tuition assistance

work-life programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with cybersecurity.
• 4+ years of experience with conducting threat research.
• Ability to write concise analytical products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed security threat analysis.
• Support incident detection and response operations.
• Provide intelligence context for signature fine-tuning.

Skills

cybersecurity

threat research

analytical writing

networking

malware knowledge

programming

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Splunk

Sentinel

Mandiant

CrowdStrike

SQL

Python

Java

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Work as a member of a threat intelligence team responsible for understanding how emerging cyber threats impact the client organization while c ond ucting highly detail-oriented security threat analysis and working with clients to validate and characterize threats. Support incident detection, response operations, and signature development and provide input on new detection strategies and remediation guidance. Form accurate and precise analysis and escalate it to appropriate teammates or internal teams for additional assistance or review. Provide intelligence context to support the fine-tuning of signatures.

Basic Qualifications:

8+ years of experience with cybersecurity

4+ years of experience with c ond ucting threat research focused on nation-state, criminal, or malicious Cyber activities

Experience with translating complex te chn ical cyber events into a narrative format for te chn ical and executive audiences

Experience with the te chn ical capabilities and limitations of the internet and online te chn ologies, including collaborative internet tools, such as so cia l networking sites, blogs and microblogs, and internet mapping tools

Experience with computer network protocols and operations

Knowledge of Cyber int rus ion vectors, malware, networking, and monitoring

Knowledge of threat intelligence tradecraft, including structured analytic, contrarian, and imaginative analytic te chn iques

Ability to write concise analytical products and assessments

Additional Qualifications:

Experience with Splunk

Experience with Sentinel

Experience with the intelligence community ( IC ) or national security- related areas

Experience with open source and threat intelligence platforms, including Mandiant, CrowdStrike, Vi rus Total, Shodan, and Domain tools

Experience with using industry-standard digital forensics tools and procedures

Experience with computer programming languages, including PhP, Python, SQL, C++, Perl, or Java

Experience with SIEM and Endpoint tools, including Splu nk , Defender, QRadar, and ArcSight

Experience with penetration testing

CEH and Security+ or CSA+ Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Key Role:

Work as a member of a threat intelligence team responsible for understanding how emerging cyber threats impact the client organization while c ond ucting highly detail-oriented security threat analysis and working with clients to validate and characterize threats. Support incident detection, response operations, and signature development and provide input on new detection strategies and remediation guidance. Form accurate and precise analysis and escalate it to appropriate teammates or internal teams for additional assistance or review. Provide intelligence context to support the fine-tuning of signatures.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience with cybersecurity

• 4+ years of experience with c ond ucting threat research focused on nation-state, criminal, or malicious Cyber activities

• Experience with translating complex te chn ical cyber events into a narrative format for te chn ical and executive audiences

• Experience with the te chn ical capabilities and limitations of the internet and online te chn ologies, including collaborative internet tools, such as so cia l networking sites, blogs and microblogs, and internet mapping tools

• Experience with computer network protocols and operations

• Knowledge of Cyber int rus ion vectors, malware, networking, and monitoring

• Knowledge of threat intelligence tradecraft, including structured analytic, contrarian, and imaginative analytic te chn iques

• Ability to write concise analytical products and assessments

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with Splunk

• Experience with Sentinel

• Experience with the intelligence community ( IC ) or national security- related areas

• Experience with open source and threat intelligence platforms, including Mandiant, CrowdStrike, Vi rus Total, Shodan, and Domain tools

• Experience with using industry-standard digital forensics tools and procedures

• Experience with computer programming languages, including PhP, Python, SQL, C++, Perl, or Java

• Experience with SIEM and Endpoint tools, including Splu nk , Defender, QRadar, and ArcSight

• Experience with penetration testing

• CEH and Security+ or CSA+ Certification

• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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