Security-Cleared Cyber Threat Research Analyst (TS/SCI)

Koniag Services, Inc.; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

FSA

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks a Cybersecurity Research Analyst with TS/SCI eligibility to support government programs in Arlington, VA. You will investigate emerging cyber threats, analyze data, and translate findings into strategic guidance for leadership and clients.

The role emphasizes modeling, threat research, and leadership of analytical teams within a defense context, with a focus on operational readiness and policy impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of threat intelligence, security research, or related work.
• Strong networking, OS, and cloud fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced mathematical and statistical models to data.
• Research emerging threats and TTPs using MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Track adversary activity across OSINT, dark web, and telemetry.
• Provide insights to support leadership decisions and strategic planning.
• Author research papers, advisories, and executive briefings translating risk to business impact.
• Evaluate budgets, cost models, and performance metrics.
• Lead analytical teams delivering data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Security research

Vulnerability management

DoD/IL4-IL7 knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Job description

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, seeks a Cybersecurity Research Analyst with TS/SCI eligibility to support government programs in Arlington, VA. You will investigate emerging cyber threats, analyze data, and translate findings into strategic guidance for leadership and clients.

The role emphasizes modeling, threat research, and leadership of analytical teams within a defense context, with a focus on operational readiness and policy impact.