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Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

ArlingtonHybridFull-time

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A Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst collects and analyzes threat data from multiple sources, identifies threat actors and their TTPs, assesses organizational risks, and produces intelligence reports and assessments for decision-makers.

About this role

About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1617
Job Title: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Location: Hybrid, Arlington, VA
Clearance Level: Top Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Job Description

Agile Defense is actively seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with background experience on People's Republic of China (PRC) to apply their technical and analytic expertise to evaluate advanced and emerging cyber threats targeting Federal Departments and Agencies (D/A) and National Critical Functions (NCF). The selected candidate will produce all-source, strategic cyber intelligence assessments using various industry and government tools and classified and unclassified data sets.
They will Identify, Investigate, and pursue cyber events of significance and communicate findings to key decision makers via a broad range of intelligence products while adhering to intelligence tradecraft and methods. Position is contingent on successfully completing a program-based background investigation.
Duties include:
  • Collect and analyze threat data from multiple sources (open-source intelligence, dark web, threat feeds, internal logs).
  • Identify threat actors, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used in cyberattacks.
  • Assess vulnerabilities and risks to the organization based on current threat landscape.
  • Produce intelligence reports for security teams and leadership to guide decision-making.

    • Education and Background

    A minimum Bachelor’s with 5+ years of experience, MS 3+ years of experience or PHD 0+ years of experience.

    Years of Experience

    Years of experience depends on educational background.

    Required Skills

  • Active Top-Secret Clearance.
  • Familiarity with dia writing standards, and applicable knowledge on icd203 & icd106 standards.
  • Understanding of indicators of compromise and how they are utilized with CTI.
  • Knowledge on how to use and implement the MITRE framework.
  • Working knowledge of what an APT is.
  • Know how to utilize TTP's from an APT to leverage against potential targets.

    • Preferred Skills

  • ICS/SCADA/OT experience.
  • Experience working with ICS/SCADA/OT equipment and/or have certifications/education relating to industrial control systems.
  • Experienced with the People's Republic of China (PRC) threat in the context of the intelligence community world related to cybersecurity.

    • Working Conditions

    Onsite in Arlington, VA 2 days a week.

    Skills

    All-source Intelligence AnalysisDark Web MonitoringICS/SCADA/OTIndicators Of Compromise (IOCs)MITRE ATT&CK FrameworkOpen-source Intelligence (OSINT)PRC Threat LandscapeThreat Intelligence PlatformsTop Secret Clearance

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