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

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Reston, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to identify threats, assess risk, and produce analytical reports for diverse audiences. The role requires translating technical indicators for executives and collaborating with security teams.

You will analyze IOCs, threat campaigns, and attacker TTPs, and contribute to vulnerability scoring and mitigation. A TS/SCI clearance and DoD 8570 certifications are required, with GIAC GCTI certification due within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• DoW 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification required prior to start date.
• DoW 8570/8140 CSSP Analyst certification required prior to start date.
• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) or equivalent required within first 120 days.
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph.
• Knowledge of standard network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of masquerading, certificates, and file hashing.
• Familiar with monitoring emerging threats through TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Ability to pivot on indicators.

Responsibilities

• Identify threats, determine risk levels, and produce analytical reports for diverse audiences.
• Present findings to senior executives and translate indicators into layperson terms.
• Develop IOCs and countermeasures for active defensive measures.
• Collaborate with CNDSPs and IC agencies on intrusions and suspicious activity.
• Document adversary TTPs and align to vulnerabilities for mitigation.
• Provide risk assessments and trend analysis on technologies and threats.

Job description

How A Cyber Threat Intelligence (Fusion) AnalystWill 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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