Senior Cyber Operations Analyst (TS Cleared)

Mitre Corporation; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Analyst who will lead high-visibility, high-impact efforts that strengthen national security. The role engages sponsor staff and senior leaders to shape work across criminal networks, digital marketplaces, and transnational threats, with emphasis on threat intelligence, crypto tracing, blockchain analysis, and dark web monitoring.

The analyst will produce threat reports and briefings, collaborate across engineering and threat intel teams, and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, crypto tracing, digital forensics, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, GCTI, GIAC) are a plus.
• Relevant prior military and/or law enforcement experience can be accepted in place of formal education and/or experience requirements.
• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets and draw meaningful insights.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in creating analytical reports, summaries, and visual presentations tailored to different audiences.
• Self-motivation: Must be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a proven track record of working independently and tackling complex, novel problems.
• Collaborative Mindset: Demonstrated ability to work well within a team, share knowledge effectively, and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Maintain a presence at the Sponsor Site – Houston, TX
• Must have an active Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
• This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Threat Intelligence Analysis: Proactive research and analysis of current and emerging cyber threats, focusing on actor motivations, TTPs.
• Perform Crypto tracing and Blockchain Analysis: Trace cryptocurrency movements related to malicious activities in collaboration with law enforcement.
• Provide Attribution Analysis: Deep-dive analysis to identify threat actors and correlate data sources for attribution.
• Monitor and Analyze Dark Web Activities: Assess Dark Web forums, marketplaces, and channels for intelligence.
• Develop Threat Reports and Briefings: Prepare reports and presentations translating findings for stakeholders.
• Collaborate Cross-functionally: Work with analysts, engineers, and threat intel teams to integrate findings.
• Identify and Communicate Threat Trends: Proactively identify trends, IoCs, and risk assessments.
• Drive Problem-solving Initiatives: Address difficult problems; serve as a go-to expert for cybersecurity issues.

Skills

Threat intelligence analysis

Crypto tracing

Blockchain analysis

Dark web monitoring

Attribution analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Collaborative mindset

On-site presence

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

PhD with relevant experience

Security certifications (CEH, GCTI, GIAC)

Active Top Secret clearance

Tools

Maltego

Chainalysis

Palantir

ThreatConnect

OpenCTI

MISP

Python

Job description

At MITRE, your passion fuels work that impacts our nation and improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We’re a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies – collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation’s health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose — and help shape the future.

Department Summary:

MITRE is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Analyst who will lead high-visibility/high-impact efforts that provide significant contributions to the safety and security of the United States. The position will work closely with sponsor staff and regularly engage with senior leaders to understand their priorities and shape work. Major focus areas include criminal network analysis and disruption, digital marketplaces, and transnational criminal organizations and associated activities. Additional areas of responsibility include cybercrime investigation improvement, cyber-mission systems engineering and guidance, system-of-system engineering, data engineering and analysis, experimentation, communications, and acquisition.

Roles & Responsibilities:

In this role, the selected candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership as a trusted advisor to senior leaders within the sponsor’s organization in the areas of analysis and tradecraft in the fight against crime. Further, the selected candidate will contribute to efforts to:

• Conduct Threat Intelligence Analysis: Perform proactive research and analysis of current and emerging cyber threats, with an emphasis on understanding threat actor motivations, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

• Perform Crypto tracing and Blockchain Analysis: Analyze blockchain transactions to trace cryptocurrency movements associated with malicious activities, collaborating with law enforcement and internal teams to identify potential threat actors.

• Provide Attribution Analysis: Perform deep-dive analysis to identify threat actors, correlate various data sources, and leverage cyber threat intelligence databases to establish attribution.

• Monitor and Analyze Dark Web Activities: Regularly assess and monitor Dark Web forums, marketplaces, and communication channels to gather intelligence on cybercriminals and their operations.

• Develop Threat Reports and Briefings: Prepare comprehensive intelligence reports, briefings, and presentations that translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.

• Collaborate Cross-functionally: Work with other analysts, engineers, and threat intelligence teams to integrate findings, contribute to investigations, and enhance overall security posture.

• Identify and Communicate Threat Trends: Proactively identify trends, vulnerabilities, and indicators of compromise (IoCs) to provide timely intelligence and risk assessments.

• Drive Problem-solving Initiatives: Seek out difficult problems within the cyber threat landscape and address them innovatively. Serve as a go-to expert when team members and stakeholders face challenging cybersecurity issues.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

• 3-5 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, crypto tracing, digital forensics, or a related field.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, GCTI, GIAC) are a plus.

• Relevant prior military and/or law enforcement experience can be accepted in place of formal education and/or experience requirements.

• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets and draw meaningful insights. Ability to think critically, recognize patterns, and correlate disparate data points.

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in creating analytical reports, summaries, and visual presentations tailored to different audiences.

• Self-motivation: Must be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a proven track record of working independently and tackling complex, novel problems.

• Collaborative Mindset: Demonstrated ability to work well within a team, share knowledge effectively, and contribute to a positive team environment.

• Maintain a presence at the Sponsor Site – Houston, TX

• Must have an active Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.

• This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field with specialization in areas such as cryptocurrency analysis, blockchain forensics, or Dark Web intelligence.

• Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis and automation.

• Previous experience in monitoring and analyzing Dark Web forums and marketplaces.

• Familiarity with intelligence-sharing platforms like ThreatConnect, OpenCTI, or MISP.

• Experience with trusted AI or explainable AI techniques applied to cybersecurity and intelligence problems.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with tools and techniques used in threat intelligence, blockchain analysis, and open-source intelligence (OSINT), such as Maltego, Chainalysis, Palantir, or similar tools.

• Cryptocurrency Knowledge: Strong understanding of cryptocurrency concepts, blockchain technology, and the role of cryptocurrencies in cybercrime.

• Previous work experience in a classified environment, actively participating in cyber threat modeling, operational intelligence, or incident response.

• Previous work experience performing (or providing data science support to) targeting analysis for HUMINT, cyber, and/or kinetic operations.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$129,200 - $161,500 - $193,800 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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