Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Job Description

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
The Opportunity:
Work as a member of a threat intelligence team responsible for understanding how emerging cyber threats impact the client organization while conducting highly detail-oriented security threat analysis and working with clients to validate and characterize threats. Support incident detection, response operations, and signature development, and provide input on new detection strategies and remediation guidance. Form accurate and precise analysis and escalate it to appropriate teammates or internal teams for additional assistance or review. Provide intelligence context to support the fine-tuning of signatures.
You Have:
5+ years of
experience
with cybersecurity
1+ years of
experience
conducting threat research focused on nation-state, criminal, or malicious cyber activities
Experience
with Splunk
Experience
writing concise analytical products and assessments, including translating complex technical cyber events into a narrative format for technical and executive audiences
Experience
with the technical capabilities and limitations of the internet and online technologies, including collaborative internet tools such as so
cia
l networking sites, blogs, and microblogs, and internet mapping tools
Experience
with computer network protocols and operations
Knowledge of
cyber int
rus
ion vectors, malware, networking, and monitoring
Knowledge of
threat intelligence tradecraft, including structured analytic, contrarian, and imaginative analytic techniques
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
Experience
with Sentinel
Experience
with the intelligence community
(
IC
)
or national security-
related
areas
Experience
with open-source and threat intelligence platforms, including Mandiant, CrowdStrike, Vi
rus
Total, Shodan, and Domain tools
Experience
using industry-standard digital forensics tools and procedures
Experience
with computer programming languages, including PHP, Python, SQL, C++, Perl, or Java
Experience
with SIEM and Endpoint tools, including Splunk, Defender, QRadar, and ArcSight
Experience
with penetration testing
TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
CEH and Security+ or CSA+
Certification
s
GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence
(
GCTI
)

Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
;

Top Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on
your
own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited
unless permission is explicitly provided
.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote
: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid
: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite
: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience with cybersecurity 3+ years of experience conducting threat research focused on nation-state, criminal, or malicious cyber activities