Cyber Threat Analyst

CI Cyber Threat AnalystClearance: Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not before)Location: Springfield, VASalary Range: $115,000 – $135,000Experience: Must have at least 7 years Threat Analysis experience, of which at least 5 of those years include Technical Threat Analysis experience or cyber, CI, or law enforcement investigations.Description: Sphinx Counterintelligence Cyber Threat Analysts support sensitive national security investigations and computer network defense operations on behalf of our clients. Sphinx Cyber CI threat Analysts conduct all-source cyber threat analysis in support of CI investigations and CI Support to computer network defense. Responsibilities- Perform inquiries of anomalous activity using automated investigative tools (For example: M3, Palantir, TAC, ARCSIGHT, RSA Security Analytics, CCD, QLIX, TIDE or Criss Cross). - Provide Technical CI advice and expertise in support of CI inquiries, operations and issues. - Develop leads by detecting anomalous activity, conducting open source and classified research, and liaison with internal and external partners. - Conduct research, evaluate collection, and perform analysis on Technical CI intelligence topics of interest to leadership, analysts and customers. - Demonstrate an ability to draw high-quality, appropriate and objective conclusions from information in a timely manner. - Research, analyze, and synthesize All-Source data to identify patterns, commonalities, and linkages. - Demonstrate current subject matter expertise on Technical CI issues, threats and trends. (For example: Cyber threats and Technical Surveillance threats.) - Demonstrate and master the ability to self-edit and produce clearly written, properly sourced and grammatically correct intelligence products that adhere to established style guide and template standards. - Demonstrate proficiency in use of bottom-line-up-front (BLUF) writing. - Display an ability to collaborate with internal customer and external IC/Cyber community members. - Coordinate CI Cyber activities originating from Enterprise Incident Response Events. - Conduct liaison between CI Office and Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC). - Perform threat analysis, threat forecasts, threat alerts, and recommend countermeasures.Required Qualifications- Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not already held)- Must be a self-motivated, disciplined, and mature professional capable of operating with little tasking and oversight- Must be capable of operating within a diverse environment and comfortable operating with limited guidance and oversight, maturity and self-motivation required.- Clear and concise writing skills and positive, engaging communication skills.- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.- 7 years of Threat Analysis experience, of which at least 5 of those years include Technical Threat Analysis experience or cyber investigations. - Demonstrate experience with of foreign adversaries’ security and intelligence services, terrorist organizations, and threats posed to US Gov. Desired Qualifications- Credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or DoD Counterintelligence training academy (DCAC, CISAC, CIIAC, AFOSI, NCISA, FBI). - Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics disciplines. - Post-graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics disciplines. Experience with malware analysis. Benefits:• 401(k)• 401(k) matching• Dental insurance• Flexible schedule• Health insurance• Health Savings Account (HSA)• Life insurance• Paid time off• Parental leave• Professional development assistance• Referral program• Retirement plan• Vision insurance

Salary : $115,000 - $135,000