The Cyber Threat Analyst supports mission-critical cybersecurity operations through the identification, analysis, correlation, and assessment of cyber threats affecting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and critical infrastructure environment
Working within a collaborative threat analysis team, analysts leverage intelligence reporting, network and system data, threat hunting methodologies, and operational expertise to identify emerging threats, assess adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and provide actionable recommendations to improve cyber defense capabilities
Positions may support specialized focus areas including Threat Hunting, Threat Operations Intelligence (TOPI), Emerging Threat Analysis, ICS/SCADA Security, SIPRNet Operations, and TCP/IP Network Analysis
Primary Responsibilities
Analyze, correlate, and synthesize cyber threat information from multiple intelligence, network, system, and open-source data sources
Identify adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and assess their potential impact on mission systems and operations
Conduct threat analysis to identify vulnerabilities, attack patterns, and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
Support development of threat reporting, briefings, dashboards, and analytic products for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate with cybersecurity, intelligence, engineering, and operational teams to improve detection, mitigation, and response capabilities
Document findings, analytic methodologies, and recommendations to support knowledge sharing and operational decision-making
Maintain awareness of evolving cyber threats, emerging vulnerabilities, and geopolitical events affecting the threat landscape
Specialized Focus Areas
Threat Hunting / Red Team-Informed Analysis - Analysts supporting this area apply adversarial thinking and threat hunting methodologies to identify malicious activity and emerging attack patterns
Threat Operations & Priority Intelligence (TOPI) - Analysts supporting TOPI focus on specific threat vectors, actor groups, technologies, or mission systems to provide highly targeted threat intelligence
Emerging Threat Analysis - Analysts monitor emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, geopolitical developments, and supply chain risks affecting DoD and Defense Industrial Base (DIB) organizations
ICS/SCADA Security Analysis - Analysts support cybersecurity monitoring and threat analysis activities for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) environments
SIPRNet Threat Analysis - Analysts support analysis of SIPRNet and cross-domain data sources to enhance threat visibility and mission awareness
Understanding of cyber threat actor methodologies and attack lifecycle concepts
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
Ability to analyze and synthesize data from multiple sources
Experience working within DoD, IC, Federal, or mission-critical environments
Desired Qualifications
Experience with threat intelligence platforms, SIEM tools, packet analysis tools, or cybersecurity monitoring solutions
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, cyber kill chain methodologies, and intelligence frameworks
Experience supporting classified environments
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, CISSP, CTIA, or equivalent)
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Annapolis Junction
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Computer Hackingunmatched
Computer Network Defense (CND)unmatched
Computer Securityunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Defense Intelligenceunmatched
Full Scope Polygraphunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Huntingunmatched
Integrated Circuits (ICs)unmatched
Intellectual Property Analysisunmatched
Intelligence Communityunmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Life Insuranceunmatched
Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
Network Securityunmatched
Network Systemsunmatched
Network Traffic Analysisunmatched
Open Sourceunmatched
Operational Improvementunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Security Analysisunmatched
Security Attacksunmatched
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)unmatched
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)unmatched
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
System Operationsunmatched
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Top Secret Clearanceunmatched
United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Web Analyticsunmatched
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