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Cyber Threat Analyst

CACI
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/4/2026

Job Profile:

Cyber Engineering T4

JR Type:

Evergreen

Job Category:

Engineering

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Percentage of Travel Required:

Type of Travel:

Local

Program/Opportunity Name:

Program | Aquaman

Referral Bonus Plan:

* * *


 

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

If chosen, YOU will get to work with an agile, fast paced team focused on defending our client’s global networks through threat hunting and tactical analysis of ongoing attacks. In this role, you will challenged to dig into various platforms to discover data anomalies. This person should have a wide range knowledge and skills, such as computer forensics/mobile device forensics, data recovery, reverse engineering intrusion analysis and methodologies, intelligence analysis, and vulnerability assessments. If chosen, YOU will have the opportunity to work on highly visible projects that directly make an impact to the Nations mission. YOU will be a motivated, passionate leader with the ability to drive our long-term strategic goals with daily tactical objectives. YOU will be a critical component in taking complex problems and delivering solutions that are simple yet elegant.

Responsibilities:

  • Use GOTS, commercial, and/or open source data exploitation and visualization tools for analysis, preferably broad in scope.

  • Analyze data sets (both small and large) for trends and patterns.

  • Produce informational, contextual, and/or intelligence products that embody and explain findings for a variety of audiences.

  • Script and/or programming experience (e.g. Python, Bash, R, Spark, C#, Java.)

  • Work with intrusion sets TTPs and the ability to apply knowledge to future analysis.

  • Work with social media platforms.

Be part of a department with an expanding range of programs focusing on Cyber Operations, where you get to grow on and between programs with peers who are dedicated to advancing national security. Participate in fun team outings and team building events where you get to engage with your co-workers and expand your career network. We are a fun, engaging environment with a management team focused on growing your career and making you a part of our future. We offer bonus compensation plans that demonstrate you being appreciated for working on the program and being a part of our team. You'll get paid for cyber events and training, such as our Capture the Flag Events, Internal Research and Development opportunities as well as prepaid courses to nationally recognized certification courses to grow your career. To learn more, you can visit our program's landing page: VORPAL Jobs .

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Active TS/SCI with required polygraph clearance.

  • Bachelors degree.

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical analysis, digital forensics, technical targeting, or similar relevant technical experience.

  • Fundamental understanding of networking, with basic knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems

  • Comfortable with Windows and Linux command line tools (PowerShell)

  • Proficient in data exploitation and data analysis.

  • Proficient in analyzing log files from web hosting services and other technical infrastructure.

  • Proficient in analyzing and exploiting RAW PCAP collections.

  • Ability to articulate technical information to non-technical audiences.

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to think strategically.

  • Ability to express complex ideas and insights verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.

  • Ability to remain open minded and change opinions based on new information and requirements.

  • Ability to pay attention to details, ensuring accuracy in documentation.

  • Knowledge of IT defensive best practices.

  • Demonstrated experience employing visualization tools to display network graphs, workflows using COTS products or custom scripts

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$113,200 - $237,800

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Salary : $113,200 - $237,800

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