Emerging Threats Analyst (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

Red Alpha; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with up to 10% match

Paid time off (up to 25 days)

Professional development funding

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Red Alpha is looking for an Emerging Threats Cyber Analyst to support cybersecurity efforts. You will analyze emerging threats and vulnerabilities, contributing to the protection of critical U.S. systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity or intelligence analysis. A competitive salary range of $150,000 - $225,000 is offered along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and generous time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience including 3+ years in cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, or security operations.
• Experience with network traffic and packet analysis using TCP/IP protocols.
• Knowledge of developing detection signatures using Zeek and/or Snort.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor OSINT and assess risks impacting critical infrastructure.
• Develop queries to identify anomalous activity using security monitoring platforms.

Skills

Cyber threat analysis

Network security principles

Threat intelligence methodologies

Security monitoring

Network analysis

Investigative reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Forensics, or a related field

Tools

SIEM tools (Elastic, Splunk)

Wireshark

Job description

A day in the life:

We are seeking an Emerging Threats Cyber Analyst to support cybersecurity threat research, analysis, and detection efforts focused on protecting critical U.S. systems. This role is responsible for monitoring the evolving threat landscape, analyzing emerging cyber risks, and providing actionable intelligence to strengthen defensive capabilities. The ideal candidate will combine threat research, network analysis, and security monitoring expertise to help identify vulnerabilities and support proactive threat mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyze emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and global cybersecurity trends.
• Monitor open-source intelligence (OSINT) and correlate findings to assess risks impacting critical infrastructure, supply chains, and related sectors.
• Analyze and enrich data from multiple sources to generate actionable threat intelligence.
• Develop queries and identify anomalous activity using analytic and security monitoring platforms.
• Utilize SIEM tools such as Elastic, Splunk, or similar technologies to support threat detection and analysis.
• Conduct network traffic and packet analysis using TCP/IP protocols, PCAP data, and tools such as Wireshark.
• Support the development and maintenance of detection signatures using Zeek and/or Snort.
• Translate research findings and threat intelligence into actionable recommendations for classified and operational environments.
• Document analytical findings and prepare reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with threat analysts and cybersecurity teams to improve threat detection and response capabilities.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Forensics, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of relevant experience including 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, information security, network forensics, insider threat, or security operations.
• Knowledge of cyber threat analysis, network security principles, and threat intelligence methodologies.
• Experience with security monitoring, network analysis, and investigative reporting.

The total package:

Salary Range: $150,000 - $225,000.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and benefits such as health, life/disability, 401(k), paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs.
• Up to 10% match in 401(k) contributions, immediately vested.
• Up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
• Company pays 100% of premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; majority of premiums paid for family.
• $5,250 per year towards ongoing education, training, certifications, and professional memberships.
• Up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise.
• Access to company-sponsored events such as Oktoberfest, summer picnic, annual holiday party, and team events.