ME00600-Cyber Threat Analyst (Multiple Positions)

Momentum Engineering; Maryland; On-site; USD 115,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

Minimum of 3 weeks PTO

Company-sponsored group medical plan

Company-paid dental, vision, life insurance

Job summary

Momentum Engineering in Maryland is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst to support critical cybersecurity operations. This role involves analyzing cyber threat information, identifying adversarial tactics, and collaborating with various teams to enhance security measures.

Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and have 3-15 years of relevant experience. The position offers strong growth potential and competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $190,000 per year based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
• Requires 3-15 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity.
• Experience working within DoD, IC, Federal, or mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and synthesize cyber threat information from various data sources.
• Identify and assess adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Collaborate with teams to improve detection and response capabilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Reporting skills

Understanding of cyber threat actor methodologies

Tools

SIEM tools

Packet analysis tools

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

ME00600-Cyber Threat Analyst (Multiple Positions)

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. The company has a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, bringing deep technical expertise to every mission. Professionals with security clearances and full‑scope polygraphs support trusted, secure work for sensitive national security initiatives. The workforce is equipped with industry‑leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. The company’s exceptional employee retention reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication, ensuring long‑term stability and expertise for customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• The Cyber Threat Analyst supports mission‑critical cybersecurity operations through the identification, analysis, correlation, and assessment of cyber threats affecting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and critical infrastructure environments.
• Within a collaborative threat analysis team, analysts leverage intelligence reporting, network and system data, threat hunting methodologies, and operational expertise to identify emerging threats, assess adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and provide actionable recommendations to improve cyber defense capabilities.
• Positions may support specialized focus areas including Threat Hunting, Threat Operations Intelligence (TOPI), Emerging Threat Analysis, Industrial Control Systems/SCADA Security, SIPRNet Operations, and TCP/IP Network Analysis.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze, correlate, and synthesize cyber threat information from multiple intelligence, network, system, and open‑source data sources.
• Identify adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and assess their potential impact on mission systems and operations.
• Conduct threat analysis to identify vulnerabilities, attack patterns, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Support development of threat reporting, briefings, dashboards, and analytic products for technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, intelligence, engineering, and operational teams to improve detection, mitigation, and response capabilities.
• Document findings, analytic methodologies, and recommendations to support knowledge sharing and operational decision‑making.
• Maintain awareness of evolving cyber threats, emerging vulnerabilities, and geopolitical events affecting the threat landscape.

Specialized Focus Areas

• Threat Hunting / Red Team‑Informed Analysis – analysts apply adversarial thinking and threat hunting methodologies to identify malicious activity and emerging attack patterns.
• Threat Operations & Priority Intelligence (TOPI) – analysts focus on specific threat vectors, actor groups, technologies, or mission systems to provide highly targeted threat intelligence.
• Emerging Threat Analysis – analysts monitor emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, geopolitical developments, and supply‑chain risks affecting DoD and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations.
• ICS/SCADA Security Analysis – analysts support cybersecurity monitoring and threat analysis activities for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) environments.
• SIPRNet Threat Analysis – analysts support analysis of SIPRNet and cross‑domain data sources to enhance threat visibility and mission awareness.
• TCP/IP Network Analysis – analysts perform large‑scale network traffic analysis to identify malicious activity, validate automated findings, and improve cyber analytic tradecraft.

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph with MD Customer.
• Cyber Threat Analyst Level 1‑4 positions; requires 3‑15 years of relevant experience.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity, cyber threat intelligence, network defense, or cyber operations activities.
• Understanding of cyber threat actor methodologies and attack lifecycle concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and reporting skills.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources.
• Experience working within DoD, IC, Federal, or mission‑critical environments.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with threat intelligence platforms, SIEM tools, packet analysis tools, or cybersecurity monitoring solutions.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain methodologies, and intelligence frameworks.
• Experience supporting classified environments.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, CISSP, CTIA, or equivalent).

Benefits

• Exempt hourly position.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Minimum of 3 weeks PTO.
• Company‑sponsored group medical plan.
• Company‑paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans.
• Salary dependent on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Pay Range

115,000 - 190,000 USD per year (NBP)