Threat Intelligence Analyst (Sr., Jr. Multiple Roles)

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Herndon, VA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Develops statistical models to identify malware, bad actors, and incident activity; analyzes logs, threat intelligence feeds, and network and system activity using Splunk and other tools. Investigates threats across enterprise technologies, tests indicators, collaborates on IOC models, and guides junior analysts. Supports shift work and incident response triage while evaluating networks and systems for security vulnerabilities.
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Company Description

Regardless of the size of your HR staff, it always feels like you’re spending too much time searching for qualified candidates and reviewing resumes. We meet our clients’ IT staffing challenges by leveraging the collective experience and expertise of our recruitment team and consultant base.

Job Description

Description:

The ideal candidate for this job will be an experienced information security practitioner who is goal-oriented and strives to exceed expectations.

Salary based on the candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the skills, experience and responsibility requirements for the position.

What you’ll be responsible for:

-Develops models for identifying incident-type activity, of malware or bad actors, using statistical analysis

- Reviews incident logs/records mining for patterns

- Researches Internet sources and threat intelligence feeds and try to find evidence in customer logs

- Explores patterns in network and system activity through log correlation using Splunk and other tools

- Investigates evidence of threats against Windows, Linux, Database, Applications, web servers, firewalls or other relevant technologies

- Tests models by injecting indicators

-Share IOC models with trusted parties for validation and collaboration.

- Guide junior threat analysts.

- Support shift work (1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift) as assigned

What’s Required:

- Must be eligible to obtain a sensitive clearance – Position of Public Trust – and may be required to obtain a higher security clearance

- 6+ years of relevant work experience for an E04

- 8+ years of relevant work experience for an E05

- Statistical modeling and analysis experience to infer possible cybersecurity threats

- Experience in analysis in investigations, such as in IT, law enforcement, military intelligence, or business analytics

-Knowledge of networking protocols

- Interest in learning about Windows, Linux, Database, Application, Web server, firewall, SIEM etc. log analysis

- Verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with team-members

- Must be highly motivated with the ability to self-start, prioritize, multi-task and work in a team setting

- Digital analysis and forensics experience using Encase, Palantir, i2 Analyst’s Notebook, FTK or similar tools or extensive statistical analysis tool experience (including extensive use of MS Excel)

What you’ll need:

- Demonstrable interest in learning SQL and shell scripting

- Demonstrable interest in learning some programming skills

- Familiarity with common network vulnerability/penetration testing

- Experience with testing automation suites such as Selenium

- Experience evaluating systems and network devices and enterprise networks for IA vulnerabilities

- Experience evaluating enterprise networks for IA/security vulnerabilities

- Splunk query-development expertise

- Experience on an Incident Response team performing Tier I/II initial incident triage.

- Excellent writing skills

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Computer Science/Computer Engineering, Engineering, Science or a related field. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree-level education.

Desired Certifications:

DODI 8570.1-M Compliance at IAT Level II;CISSP Preferred

Certified Ethical Hacker (C EH), SFCP, GCIA

Clearance Type Required:

Public Trust Current

Expertise:

Cyber Jobs

Information and Knowledge Systems

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Science, or a related field; two years of related experience may substitute for each year of education.
  • Current Public Trust clearance or eligibility to obtain a sensitive Public Trust clearance.
  • Six-plus years of relevant work experience for E04 roles.
  • Eight-plus years of relevant work experience for E05 roles.
  • Statistical modeling and analysis experience for identifying cybersecurity threats.
  • Investigative analysis experience in IT, law enforcement, military intelligence, or business analytics.
  • Knowledge of networking protocols.
  • Interest in learning Windows, Linux, database, application, web server, firewall, and SIEM log analysis.
  • Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to self-start, prioritize, multitask, and work collaboratively.
  • Digital analysis and forensic experience using EnCase, Palantir, i2 Analyst's Notebook, FTK, or similar tools, or extensive statistical analysis tool experience including Microsoft Excel.
  • Interest in learning SQL, shell scripting, and programming.
  • Familiarity with network vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.
  • Experience with testing automation suites such as Selenium.
  • Experience evaluating systems, network devices, and enterprise networks for information assurance and security vulnerabilities.
  • Splunk query-development expertise.
  • Incident Response team experience performing Tier I or Tier II initial incident triage.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • DODI 8570.1-M compliance at IAT Level II.
  • CISSP certification.
  • Certified Ethical Hacker, SFCP, or GCIA certification.
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The Company
72 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Fabergent is a global technology services and consulting firm that helps organizations modernize and manage their IT operations. Its offerings include cloud solutions, managed IT services, disaster recovery, cloud desktops, network solutions, and support consulting. The company also addresses clients’ IT staffing needs through permanent and contract placements, vendor management, and broader human-resource support, combining technology delivery with workforce and outsourcing services.

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