Cybersecurity Threat Analyst – Principal (Government)

AT&T; Oakton (VA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Cybersecurity Threat Analyst – Principal to join their innovative team. This hybrid role involves analyzing digital evidence and investigating security incidents to support incident response and vulnerability mitigation. You'll be at the forefront of cybersecurity, utilizing your expertise to conduct forensic analyses and supervise a team of analysts. With a commitment to diversity and a focus on empowering employees, this company offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact national security efforts. Join them and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package while making a difference in the cybersecurity landscape.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Caregiver Leave

Adoption Reimbursement

Disability Benefits

Life and Accidental Death Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in threat analysis.
• Knowledge of hardware and network technologies.
• Skill in preserving evidence integrity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis of log files to identify network intrusions.
• Provide technical summaries of findings.
• Supervise cyber threat analysts.

Skills

Threat Analysis

Digital Forensics

Network Security

Log File Analysis

File Signature Analysis

Data Carving Tools

Anti-Forensics Techniques

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Forensic Tool Suites

Job description

Job Description:

This is a hybrid position with occasional visits to customer site in Washington, DC.

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.

AT&T has an opening for a Cybersecurity Threat Analyst – Principal. This role analyzes digital evidence and investigates computer security incidents to derive useful information in support of incident response and system/network vulnerability mitigation.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct analysis of log files, evidence, and other information to determine best methods for identifying the perpetrator(s) of a network intrusion.

• Confirm what is known about an intrusion and discover new information, if possible, after identifying intrusion via dynamic analysis.

• Provide technical summary of findings in accordance with established reporting procedures.

• Examine recovered data for information of relevance to the issue at hand.

• Perform file signature analysis and perform file system forensic analysis.

• Collect and analyze intrusion artifacts and use discovered data to enable mitigation of potential cyber defense incidents within the enterprise.

• Supervises cyber threat analysts.

Required Clearance

Able to pass police background check. (#clearable)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least eight (8) years’ experience in threat analysis. Four additional years of related experience may substitute for degree.

• Knowledge of investigative implications of hardware, operating systems, and network technologies.

• Knowledge of data carving tools and techniques.

• Knowledge of anti-forensics tactics, techniques, and procedures.

• Knowledge of concepts and practices of processing digital forensic data.

• Skill in preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures or national standards.

• Skill in using forensic tool suites.

• Skill in conducting forensic analyses in multiple operating system environments.

• Skill in analyzing anomalous code as malicious or benign.

• Skill in analyzing volatile data.

• Skill in processing digital evidence, to include protecting and making legally sound copies of evidence.

• Ability to conduct forensic analyses in and for Windows, Unix/Linux, and cloud environments.

• Experience briefing government leadership.

• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous customer requests in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications or classes such but as not limited to:

- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI),

- GIAC Open-Source Intelligence Certification (GOSI),

- Certified Threat Intelligence Specialist I (CTIS-I) and II (CTIS-II),

- Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP),

- Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) and

- DoD Service and/or Agency Cyber Threat Intelligence coursework.

Our Cybersecurity Threat Analyst – Principal's earn between $108,000 - $190,000. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption Reimbursement
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Oakton, Virginia

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.