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

General Dynamics Information Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to identify and assess cyber threats, produce executive-ready reports, and translate complex indicators for diverse audiences. You will work with multiple security teams to implement countermeasures and contribute to threat-informed defense strategies.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience, DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II and CSSP Analyst certifications, and a TS/SCI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• DoD Baseline 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification required before start date.
• DoD Baseline 8570/8140 CSSP Analyst certification required before start date.
• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) or equivalent within 120 days of employment.
• Requires TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential cyber threats, assess risk levels, and produce analytical reports for diverse audiences.
• Present findings to senior executives; translate technical indicators for lay audiences.
• Analyze IOC data from forensic, OSINT, and tool sources to adjust countermeasures.
• Document malicious actor TTPs and map to MITRE ATT&CK to support enterprise defenses.
• Collaborate with CNDSPs and IC agencies on intrusions and share threat intel.

Skills

MITRE ATT&CK framework

Indicator pivoting

Network fundamentals

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II

CSSP Analyst (CEH/CySA+/ CFR)

GIAC GCTI or equivalent

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.

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

• DoD 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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