Senior Emerging Threats Analyst – TS/SCI with Polygraph

redalpha; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Education and training stipend

Gym membership

Company events and culture

Job summary

Red Alpha is seeking an Emerging Threats Cyber Analyst to support threat research, analysis, and detection across critical U.S. systems. You will monitor evolving threat landscapes and translate findings into actionable guidance for defense teams.

The role emphasizes threat intelligence, network forensics, and security monitoring with hands-on use of SIEMs and packet analysis. Strong collaboration with cybersecurity teams is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Forensics, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and global cybersecurity trends.
• Monitor OSINT and correlate findings to assess risks impacting critical infrastructure, supply chains, and related sectors.
• Analyze and enrich data from multiple sources to generate actionable threat intelligence.
• Develop queries and identify anomalous activity using analytic and security monitoring platforms.
• Utilize SIEM tools such as Elastic, Splunk, or similar technologies to support threat detection and analysis.
• Conduct network traffic and packet analysis using TCP/IP protocols, PCAP data, and tools such as Wireshark.
• Support the development and maintenance of detection signatures using Zeek and/or Snort.
• Translate research findings and threat intelligence into actionable recommendations for classified and operational environments.
• Document analytical findings and prepare reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with threat analysts and cybersecurity teams to improve threat detection and response capabilities.

Skills

Threat research

OSINT analysis

Security monitoring

SIEM experience

Network analysis

PCAP/Wireshark

Threat intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/InfoSec/Network Forensics

Tools

Wireshark

Zeek

Snort

Elastic

Splunk

Job description

Red Alpha is seeking an Emerging Threats Cyber Analyst to support threat research, analysis, and detection across critical U.S. systems. You will monitor evolving threat landscapes and translate findings into actionable guidance for defense teams.

The role emphasizes threat intelligence, network forensics, and security monitoring with hands-on use of SIEMs and packet analysis. Strong collaboration with cybersecurity teams is required.