Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

RiseMe; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Senior JCDC Cyber Triage Analyst to serve as a technical SME in triage for high-severity threat intelligence. You will mentor analysts and coordinate with FBI, NSA, USCYBERCOM, and other partners to inform national defense priorities.

Responsibilities include advanced threat analysis, IOC enrichment, playbook development, and leadership in cross-agency efforts. Active TS/SCI and DHS suitability are required.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive experience in threat intelligence or cyber incident response.
• Advanced malware analysis and threat actor attribution expertise.
• Strong proficiency with SIEM tools and threat intelligence platforms.
• Deep knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and intelligence-driven defense concepts.
• Experience coordinating with federal agencies and managing stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced triage and analysis of complex, high-severity cyber threat intelligence and IOC packages.
• Serve as technical escalation point for challenging threat assessments requiring deep expertise.
• Perform IOC enrichment using classified and unclassified intelligence sources.
• Coordinate directly with FBI, NSA, USCYBERCOM and other interagency partners on joint threat assessments.
• Provide technical mentorship and training to mid-level and junior triage analysts.
• Develop and refine analytical tradecraft, triage playbooks, and decision matrices.
• Lead special projects to enhance triage processes, automation, and threat detection capabilities.
• Author detailed threat assessments and intelligence briefs for JCDC leadership and partner organizations.
• Represent the triage team in interagency working groups and information-sharing forums.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Malware analysis

MITRE ATT&CK

Interagency coordination

Analytical writing

SIEM tools

U.S. Citizenship

Top Secret with SCI Eligibility

DHS Suitability

Tools

Threat intel platforms

Analytical frameworks

Job description

Nightwing is seeking a Senior JCDC Cyber Triage Analyst to serve as a technical SME in triage for high-severity threat intelligence. You will mentor analysts and coordinate with FBI, NSA, USCYBERCOM, and other partners to inform national defense priorities.

Responsibilities include advanced threat analysis, IOC enrichment, playbook development, and leadership in cross-agency efforts. Active TS/SCI and DHS suitability are required.