Threat Intelligence Analyst (Sr., Jr. Multiple Roles)

Fabergent; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Threat Intelligence Analyst to advance its cybersecurity efforts. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in identifying and addressing cybersecurity threats, developing analytical models, and guiding junior analysts. Strong knowledge in statistical analysis, effective communication, and relevant experience with cybersecurity tools is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience for an E04; 8+ years for an E05.
• Eligibility to obtain a sensitive clearance.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity threats and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop models for identifying incident-type activity and malware.
• Investigate threats against various technologies including Windows and Linux.
• Guide junior threat analysts and support shift work as needed.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Investigations

Networking protocols

Effective communication

Digital analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Splunk

MS Excel

Encase

Palantir

FTK

Job description

Threat Intelligence Analyst (Sr., Jr. Multiple Roles)

• Full-time

We meet our clients’ IT staffing challenges by leveraging the collective experience and expertise of our recruitment team and consultant base.

Description:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced information security practitioner who is goal-oriented and strives to exceed expectations.

Salary will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience, and responsibility requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop models for identifying incident-type activity, malware, or bad actors using statistical analysis.
• Review incident logs and records to identify patterns.
• Research Internet sources and threat intelligence feeds to find evidence in customer logs.
• Explore patterns in network and system activity through log correlation using Splunk and other tools.
• Investigate threats against Windows, Linux, databases, applications, web servers, firewalls, or other relevant technologies.
• Test models by injecting indicators.
• Share IOC models with trusted parties for validation and collaboration.
• Guide junior threat analysts.
• Support shift work (1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift) as assigned.

Requirements:

• Eligibility to obtain a sensitive clearance – Position of Public Trust – and possibly higher security clearances.
• 6+ years of relevant experience for an E04; 8+ years for an E05.
• Experience in statistical modeling and analysis related to cybersecurity threats.
• Experience in investigations within IT, law enforcement, military intelligence, or business analytics.
• Knowledge of networking protocols.
• Interest in learning about Windows, Linux, Database, Application, Web server, firewall, SIEM log analysis.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated with the ability to self-start, prioritize, multitask, and work in a team.
• Experience with digital analysis and forensics tools like Encase, Palantir, i2 Analyst’s Notebook, FTK, or similar, or extensive statistical analysis tools (including MS Excel).

Additional Skills:

• Interest in learning SQL and shell scripting.
• Interest in learning programming skills.
• Familiarity with network vulnerability and penetration testing.
• Experience with automation testing suites like Selenium.
• Experience evaluating systems and networks for vulnerabilities.
• Experience on an Incident Response team performing Tier I/II incident triage.
• Excellent writing skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Science, or related fields. Two years of related experience may substitute each year of education.

Certifications:

• DODI 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level II; CISSP preferred.
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), SFCP, GCIA.

Clearance:

Public Trust current.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.