Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst

Amentum has an opportunity for a highly qualified Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst to play a pivotal role in providing actionable intelligence to support cyber operations. This position demands a keen understanding of cyber threats, trends, and tactics, as well as the ability to analyze and synthesize complex data from various sources. This position requires understanding and execution of intelligence support to offensive cyberspace operations. The analyst will collaborate closely with cyber operations teams to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks, ensuring the protection and resilience of critical network infrastructure. ​​

Utilizing established analytical tradecraft and Department of War Intelligence Cycle gathers and analyzes all data which provides intelligence support to cyberspace operations. Support will span full-spectrum (offense and defense) cyberspace operations and will enable: planning; target system analysis; collection management; coordination of intelligence community production; intelligence gap analysis; adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures; threat analysis of Mission Relevant Terrain – Cyber or Cyber Key Terrain; target development; and intelligence requirements development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth analysis of cyber threat intelligence, including emerging malware, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Collect, evaluate, and fuse intelligence from diverse sources, including open-source intelligence (OSINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), human intelligence (HUMINT), and technical intelligence (TECHINT). Identify correlations and patterns to enhance situational awareness and predictive analysis.
• Assess the potential impact of cyber threats on network infrastructure and operations. Collaborate with cyber defense teams to develop and implement mitigation strategies and countermeasures.
• Provide intelligence support during cyber incident response activities, including analysis of indicators of compromise (IOCs), attribution of cyber-attacks, and identification of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Prepare and deliver clear and concise intelligence products, including reports, briefings, and presentations, for a diverse audience, including senior leadership, operational stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Foster collaboration and information sharing with internal and external stakeholders, including other intelligence agencies, law enforcement, industry partners, and allied nations, to enhance cyber threat awareness and response capabilities.
• Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats, technologies, and methodologies through continuous research and professional development. Contribute to the development of new analytical techniques, tools, and processes to improve intelligence analysis and cyber defense capabilities.
• Conduct target system analysis to support entity of interest for offensive cyberspace operations, coordinate for intelligence production and analysis to support advance technical development for offensive operations.
• Execute collection management drawing subordinate unit intelligence requirements and overseeing their progress through the various means of collection to resolve intelligence gaps.
• Develop Targets through Advanced Target development to achieve vetted and validated COCOM level targets for mission package execution.
• Maintain various mission profile intelligence documentation requirements to support execution offensive cyberspace operations.
• Conduct Mission Analysis process and know and be able to support intelligence preparation of the battlespace to support operational planning and entity of interest development for further technical analysis.
• This position may require up to 10% travel.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Intelligence/International Studies, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in intelligence analysis with a focus on cyber threats or operations.
• Proficiency in intelligence analysis tools and techniques, such as data visualization, link analysis, and threat modeling.
• Familiarity with Intelligence inputs to MDMP, JPP, and the Joint Targeting Cycle 
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and current CI Polygraph. Note:  US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Security Studies, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in intelligence analysis with a focus on cyber threats and operations.

Compensation & Benefits

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $165K - $185K (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com  

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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