ME00646-Intrustion Analyst 3

Momentum Engineering, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Group medical plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

STD/LTD plans

Job summary

Momentum Engineering, Inc. seeks an Intrusion Analyst to combat advanced cyber threats and state-sponsored APT activity. You will analyze threat data using customer-provided tools and SIGINT systems, delivering analytical findings and actionable recommendations.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph and a strong background in cyber threat intelligence and technical analysis.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph.
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience; Bachelor’s with 8 years; Associate’s with 10 years.
• Strong understanding of cyber threat intelligence.
• Experience analyzing sophisticated cyber actors or advanced threats.
• Experience using technical analytical tools.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical data.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cyber threat intelligence associated with sophisticated adversaries and hard targets.
• Research and assess state-sponsored APT activity.
• Use customer tools to perform technical cyber and intelligence analysis.
• Leverage SIGINT systems to identify and analyze relevant technical data.
• Correlate technical indicators and intelligence information to identify threat activity and patterns.
• Develop analytical findings, assessments, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with SIGINT, cyber, intelligence, and technical mission teams.
• Communicate complex technical findings to mission stakeholders.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Cyber threat intelligence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

SIGINT systems

Analytical tools

Job description

Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long‑term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.

Job Summary

• Seeking an Intrusion Analyst with a deep understanding of advanced cyber threats, particularly sophisticated state-sponsored adversaries and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
• The successful candidate will use customer-provided tools and SIGINT systems to identify, analyze, and assess technical threat data

Primary Responsibilities

• Analyze cyber threat intelligence associated with sophisticated adversaries and hard targets
• Research and assess state-sponsored APT activity
• Use customer tools to perform technical cyber and intelligence analysis
• Leverage SIGINT systems to identify and analyze relevant technical data
• Correlate technical indicators and intelligence information to identify threat activity and patterns
• Develop analytical findings, assessments, and recommendations
• Collaborate with SIGINT, cyber, intelligence, and technical mission teams
• Communicate complex technical findings to mission stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
• Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience, Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience, Associate's degree with 10 years of in-depth relevant experience that is clearly related to the position
• Strong understanding of cyber threat intelligence
• Experience analyzing sophisticated cyber actors or advanced threats
• Experience using technical analytical tools
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical data
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience analyzing state-sponsored APTs
• Experience using customer-specific analytical tools
• Experience leveraging SIGINT systems for technical data analysis

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 is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The pay range for this role is:

130,000 - 175,000 USD per year (Ft. Meade MD)