Cyber Threat Triage Analyst

Nightwing; Alaska; On-site; USD 77,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing provides technically advanced cybersecurity and intelligence support services, aiding federal and commercial clients in secure cloud operations and threat hunting. The JCDC Cyber Triage Analyst role focuses on initial analysis, triage of threat reports, and coordination with government and private sector partners to protect critical infrastructure.

This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility, with DHS suitability as a potential requirement.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility is required.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial triage and assessment of incoming cyber threat tickets, incident reports, and IOC submissions
• Analyze technical data including IP addresses, domain names, file hashes, network traffic patterns, and malware artifacts
• Determine threat severity, credibility, and potential impact to critical infrastructure sectors
• Enrich IOCs using threat intelligence platforms, OSINT, and government-exclusive resources
• Prepare concise triage reports with actionable recommendations for escalation or further analysis
• Route tickets to appropriate JCDC teams, CISA divisions, or interagency partners based on assessment findings
• Coordinate with sector-specific analysts and interagency liaisons to gather additional context
• Maintain accurate documentation in ticketing systems and knowledge management platforms
• Participate in shift handoffs and contribute to daily operational briefings
• Support development of triage playbooks and standard operating procedures
• Monitor emerging threat campaigns and trending adversary activity
• Provide feedback to submitters and partner organizations on ticket status and outcomes
• Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations

Skills

US Citizenship

Top Secret with SCI Eligibility

DHS Suitability

Tools

SIEM platforms

Threat intelligence platforms

Ticketing systems

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced cybersecurity and intelligence support services, aiding federal and commercial clients in secure cloud operations and threat hunting. The JCDC Cyber Triage Analyst role focuses on initial analysis, triage of threat reports, and coordination with government and private sector partners to protect critical infrastructure.

This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility, with DHS suitability as a potential requirement.