What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Threat Analyst position at The Squires Group?
Overview
The Squires Group is seeking an experienced Cyber Threat Analyst to support a critical federal program focused on advancing cybersecurity and technology security initiatives. In this role you will analyze cyber threats by identifying trends and TTPs, conducting classified and open-source research, producing intelligence reports for senior leadership, monitoring adversarial activity, collaborating with partners to enhance cybersecurity, and maintaining expertise on global threats to U.S. interests.
Work will be performed ONSITE in Arlington, VA. Per our client contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens, possessing a Top Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain a final TS/SCI security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Assess cyber threats from state and non-state actors by identifying patterns, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Perform detailed research on classified systems and apply open-source intelligence (OSINT) to evaluate emerging cyber threats.
- Produce clear and concise intelligence reports and deliver briefings to senior leadership, policymakers, and key stakeholders.
- Track and assess adversarial cyber activities and their potential impacts on U.S. Government personnel and critical infrastructure.
- Work closely with internal teams and external partners to improve situational awareness and strengthen cybersecurity defenses.
- Apply technical skills to analyze malware behavior, exploit trends, and cyber intrusion methods.
- Stay current on global cyber threats and threat actors, focusing on those posing strategic risks to U.S. interests.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or 9 years of applicable experience in lieu of a degree.
- Hold one of the following certifications:
- CAP, CASP CE, CCISO, CCNA-Security, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CND, CSSLP, CySA , GICSP, GSEC, GSLC, Security CE, SSCP, PPDA, Agile IC, or SNOW Application Developer.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting reports to senior leadership.
- In-depth knowledge of adversarial cyber actors, past cyber incidents, and the current cyber threat landscape.
- Experience conducting research on classified systems and using open-source intelligence (OSINT) for threat assessment.
- Understanding of how U.S. Government personnel are targeted by cyber threats both domestically and abroad.
- Technical expertise in cybersecurity fundamentals, including malware analysis, network defense, and incident response.
- Familiarity with intelligence tradecraft, cyber threat intelligence approaches, and threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while balancing multiple priorities.
- U.S. citizenship with an active Top Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms, intrusion detection systems, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
- Knowledge of foreign cyber threat actors and their strategic motivations.
- Prior experience in government, military, or intelligence community roles.
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