What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Threat Analyst position at Central Intelligence Agency?
*Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level
Requisition Type: Standard Hire
Requisition Overview:
Cyber Threat Analysts assess foreign cyber intentions and capabilities to support U.S. national security interests.
Minimum Qualifications:
A mix of international and technical studies, to include a bachelor's or master's degree in the following fields:
- International Relations, Foreign Affairs, or Security Studies
- Cyber Security
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Digital Forensics
- Telecommunications
- Information Assurances
- Interest in international affairs
- Awareness of U.S. national security interests
- At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Excellent analytic abilities and relevant experience
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving skills, and ability to think creatively
- Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications:
- Foreign language proficiency
- Strong verbal presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise text
- Research experience in international affairs
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Interest in a career that requires regular writing assignments
Requisition Details:
As a Cyber Threat Analyst at CIA, you will analyze foreign cyber intentions and capabilities to support U.S. national security interests.
You will identify, monitor, and counter threats against US information systems and critical infrastructure. You will produce tactical and strategic written assessments and brief U.S. policymakers.
You will have opportunities for foreign and domestic travel and language study. You will receive tradecraft and leadership training while increasing your substantive expertise through academic study, collaboration with Intelligence Community peers, and professional conferences. You may also participate in broadening assignments within the Agency and across the U.S. Government.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,940.00 - $158,322.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $63,940 - $158,322