Senior Cyber Threat Analyst (TS/SCI CI Poly)

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Cyber Threat Analyst to support a Cyber Security Operations Center for an Intelligence customer in Springfield, VA. The team is seeking an individual with advanced knowledge of various Advanced Threats and Indicators of Compromise, to conduct proactive threat hunts to uncover undetected adversary behavior.

Clearance: Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph

Location: Springfield, VA (100% onsite)

This job opens for applications on 1/29/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

Responsibilities:

• Evaluating existing detection capabilities to determine overall security posture, and recommending new or custom signatures to address emerging threats and support future threat hunting operations.
• Overseeing cyber intelligence requirements and directing intelligence collection priorities. Identifying new cyber technologies, capabilities, and weapons that could threaten U.S. or Allied systems.
• Producing detailed cybersecurity reports that consolidate and summarize sourced threat intelligence, document threat hunt findings and limitations, and deliver actionable recommendations to system owners, defenders, and policy leaders.
• Engage with partners across the U.S. Intelligence Community and private sector to exchange threat intelligence, discuss developing trends, and identify effective countermeasures.
• Investigate adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to identify underlying patterns, map corresponding host or network indicators, and enhance mitigation, detection, and response strategies.
• Designing custom cybersecurity dashboards to monitor host and network activity, enabling rapid detection of both successful and attempted intrusions.
• Conduct analysis, correlation, and attribution of cyber incidents to Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors.
• Performing in‑depth research and analysis of APT infrastructure and malicious binaries, as well as producing external cyber threat intelligence reports.
• Distribute timely Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and threat warnings to safeguard U.S. service members and Department of Defense (DoD) systems and networks.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI CI Polygraph
• Bachelors Degree and 5 years of experience in a relevant field of study
• IAT II Certification (Security CE, CySA , CCNA Security, etc.)
• Experience utilizing SIEMs (Splunk, ArcSight), detection tools, and threat intelligence platforms to analyze cyber threats
• Experience with PCAP using Wireshark
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with and brief executive officials
• Familiarity with network topology and infrastructure
  
  

Compensation:

• Total compensation based on experience level - $140,000-$150,000 **based on years of experience**
• Full Benefits: PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by state law, Cigna Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP
• Certification reimbursement
• Contract mobility and job stability through Zachary Piper Solutions
  
  

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