Cyber Threat Intelligence (Fusion) Analyst - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics - IT; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT in Reston, VA is seeking a seasoned Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst (Fusion) to identify threats, assess risk, and produce analytical reports for executive audiences on complex security incidents.

You will translate indicators into actionable countermeasures, work with cross-functional teams, and develop IOCs/threat intel products. DoD 8570 baselines and TS/SCI clearance are preferred; polygraph may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT level II (Sec+, CySA+, CCNA-Security, CND) certification required before start date.
• DoD 8570/8140 CSSP Analyst (CEH, CySA+, CFR) certification required within first 120 days.
• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) or equivalent within 120 days of employment.
• Security Clearance TS/SCI and ability to obtain a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential cyber threats, determine risk levels, and produce analytical reports for audiences.
• Occasionally present findings to senior executives and translate indicators for lay audiences.
• Work with security teams to recommend countermeasures and detect threats.
• Discover adversary campaigns and analyze logs, SIEMs, and other data to identify compromises.
• Collaborate with CNDSPs and IC agencies on intrusions and share threat intel data.
• Develop IOCs and signatures to support active defense and monitoring.

Skills

Standard network infrastructure

Masquerading & certs

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

Pivot on indicators

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8+ years experience

Job description

How A Cyber Threat Intelligence (Fusion) Analyst Will Make an Impact

• The successful applicant should be expected to identify potential cyber threats, determine levels of risk, and produce analytical reports for a variety of audiences. You will occasionally be required to present your findings in front of senior executives, so the ability to translate technical indicators into layperson's terms is vital.

• Outstanding problem-solving skills are essential. When serious threats are identified, you will work closely with other areas of the security team to identify appropriate solutions. You must be passionate about technology, and able to learn the ropes of new security solutions rapidly.

• Indicators of Compromise (IOC)s will be obtained through: forensic analysis of digital information, Open-Source Intel (OSINT) review/monitoring, available tools both customer provided and open source, and pivoting/researching on previously reported IOCs. Recommending adjustment of countermeasures, enterprise or tactical, to account for threats.

• Discovering adversary campaigns, anomalies and inconsistencies in sensor and system logs, SIEMs, and other data; investigate to identify or rule out system compromises, provide written analytic summaries and attack life cycle visualizations.

• Participate in collaborative sessions with other CNDSPs and IC agencies and cross functional (Current Operations, Future Operations, Logistics, Planning, Resourcing and Requirements) on malicious intrusions, attacks or suspicious activities, as well as share emerging Cyber Threat Intel data to achieve centrally coordinated, threat informed and prioritized vulnerability scoring and mitigation methodology.

• Analyzing and documenting malicious cyber actors TTPs, providing recommendations and alignment to vulnerabilities and applicability to the enterprise operational environment. Assists in the development of IOCs for active defensive countermeasures and passive detection signatures.

• Providing risk assessments and recommendations based on analysis of technologies, threats, intelligence, and vulnerabilities.

• Recommending adjustment of prioritized enterprise focused analysis based on immediate threat identified based on intelligence and other analysis performed.

• Collecting analysis metrics and trending data, identify key trends, and provide situational awareness on these trends.

• Good written communications skills are necessary to properly document and report the identification and sharing of newly identified IOCs.

• Attention to detail and ability to work with team-members and independently.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and experience will be considered.

• DoW Approved Baseline 8570/8140 IAT level II (Sec+, CySA+, CCNA-Security, CND) certification is required prior to start date.

• DoW Approved Baseline 8570/8140 CSSP Analyst (CEH, CySA+, Certified First Responder-CFR) certification is required prior to start date.

• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) or equivalent (other GIAC certs or any cert under 8570/8140 CSSP Analyst) certification is required within first 120 days of employment.

• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must have knowledge of standard network infrastructure.

• Knowledge of masquerading, certificates, and file hashing.

• Familiar with monitoring emerging threats through Tools, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and how they relate to the MITRE ATT&CK framework

• Ability to pivot on indicators

Location: On Customer Site

• Reston, VA

• Bolling, AFB (DC)

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