Senior Cyber Intelligence Analyst
Fort Meade, MD - Full Time
Job Description:
Diverse Agile Solutions is looking for a Senior Cyber Intelligence Analyst for one of our government contractors. The Senior Cyber Intelligence Analyst will analyze and report on cyber threats to DoD and DIB networks using classified and open-source data. Develop threat assessments, reports, and briefings, support current operations, and mentor junior analysts. Requires strong cyber threat knowledge, analytical skills, and communication.
Duties:
Analyze threat data from multiple sources and network events to determine capability and intent.
Apply intelligence analysis techniques to assess cyber threats and threat actors.
Develop reports, briefings, and analytical artifacts for stakeholders.
Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Mentor mid-level and junior analysts, supporting professional growth and knowledge sharing.
Foster a culture of learning, development, and continuous improvement within the team.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Minimum 8 years with BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA, 3 years with PhD. A degree from an ABET or NCAE-C accredited institution in one of the following fields is highly desired: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or Software Engineering.
Extensive experience in integrated cyber and business analysis, with advanced analytics and data science to support national security, criminal, cyber, and counterintelligence investigations and operations.
Expert-level proficiency using analytical tool suites common to the Intelligence Community and Cyber Threat Intelligence platforms (e.g., Splunk, Recorded Future, Virus Total, Flashpoint, Censys, Domain Tools, RiskIQ, Shodan).
Expert in MITRE ATT&CK framework for advanced threat analysis.
Demonstrated experience in gathering, analyzing, correlating, or evaluating information from various resources, including law enforcement databases, and supporting Law Enforcement/Counterintelligence (LE/CI) Operations and/or Cyberspace Operations.
Expert-level knowledge of network and application protocols, cyber vulnerabilities and exploitation techniques, and cyber threat/adversary methodologies (TTPs).
Expertise in building extended cybersecurity analytics.
Possess a deep understanding of Cloud Security Architecture and related aspects of cybersecurity operations/analysis, including incident response and management, forensic media analysis, malware analysis/reverse-engineering, and cyber threat intelligence analysis.
Possess current certifications such as IAM Level II & III, CSSP Analyst (Security+, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, CISSP, CASP+, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, CEH), GIAC Open Source Intelligence (GOSI) Certification, or SANS SEC487 Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Gathering and Analysis course.
Possess a deep understanding of Cloud Security Architecture and related aspects of cybersecurity operations/analysis, including incident response and management, forensic media analysis, malware analysis/reverse-engineering, and cyber threat intelligence analysis.
Working Environment:
On-Site
Required Clearance:
Active TS/SCI with Poly eligibility
Skills Required
- Minimum 8 years experience with BS/BA, 6 years with MS/MA, or 3 years with PhD
- Degree from ABET or NCAE-C accredited institution in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or Software Engineering
- Extensive experience in integrated cyber and business analysis, advanced analytics, and data science supporting national security and cyber investigations
- Expert-level proficiency with intelligence and CTI tool suites (e.g., Splunk, Recorded Future, VirusTotal, Flashpoint, Censys, DomainTools, RiskIQ, Shodan)
- Expert knowledge and application of the MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Experience gathering, analyzing, correlating, or evaluating information from diverse sources and supporting Law Enforcement/Counterintelligence operations
- Expert-level knowledge of network and application protocols, vulnerabilities, exploitation techniques, and adversary TTPs
- Expertise building extended cybersecurity analytics
- Deep understanding of Cloud Security Architecture and cybersecurity operations including incident response, forensic media analysis, malware analysis/reverse-engineering
- Possess current certifications such as IAM Level II/III, CSSP Analyst (Security+, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, CND, CISSP, CASP+, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, CEH), GOSI, or SANS SEC487
- On-site work at Fort Meade, MD
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph eligibility
