About the Job
The Cyber Threat Analyst supports Peraton and the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) and participates as a team member analyzing cyber threats based on knowledge of cybersecurity and concepts supporting intelligence analysis requirements for all-source cyber analysis and reporting. This role involves a focus on the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), ensuring that critical defense contractors and their supply chains are protected from cyber threats. You will work within a dynamic team to identify and mitigate cyber risks, analyze forensic data, and provide actionable intelligence to support defensive cybersecurity operations.
Location
Linthicum Heights, MD
The Work You’ll Do
- Cyber Threat Analysis: Analyze and interpret cyber threat intelligence with a focus on threats impacting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB). Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities affecting defense contractors and their supply chains.
- Reporting: Prepare detailed reports and briefings on cyber incidents, threat analysis, and investigative findings with particular emphasis on impacts to the DIB. Communicate findings and recommendations to senior officials and stakeholders.
- Incident Response: Support incident response activities related to cybersecurity incidents affecting the DIB, including detection, analysis, and mitigation of breaches or attacks.
- Forensic Analysis: Conduct forensic examinations of digital evidence, including malware analysis, network traffic analysis, and system log reviews, specifically related to incidents involving DIB entities.
- Collaboration: Work closely with DIB and interagency partners to share information and coordinate response efforts. Facilitate communication and support to defense contractors as needed.
- Tool Utilization: Use cybersecurity tools and technologies to conduct fusion analysis; performs queries, pivots on indicators, and research malware characteristics (Message-Digest Algorithm 5 (MD5), Secure Hash Algorithm 1 (SHA1), file size, file name, file paths, etc.). May leverage tools such as Analyst1, Kibana, Virus Total, Recorded Future, etc.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development and enhancement of cyber investigation methodologies, tools, and processes, with a particular focus on improving security within the DIB.
What You’ll Bring
- HS 9+, AS 7+, BS 5+, MS 3+, or PhD 0+ years relevant experience.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and have an active Secret clearance.
- Experience in cybersecurity analysis, incident response, or digital forensics.
- Requires a detailed knowledge of Department of Defense and service level (Army, Navy, Air Force) intelligence communities, including collection methods, production resources, and responsibilities.
- Knowledge of advanced persistent threats (APTs) and cyber threat actors.
- Proficiency in cybersecurity tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, forensic analysis tools).
- Knowledge of operating systems, network protocols, cyber threat actors.
- Requires skills and abilities in supervising the handling classified information.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information and threat impacts to non-technical audiences and stakeholders.
- Requires prior experience briefing information to decision-makers and leaders.
- Uses Jira to track analysis tasks and communicate status.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with various stakeholders, including those in the DIB.
- Provides mentorship to less-senior analysts.
Preferred
- TS/SCI Clearance preferred
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, CISM) are preferred.
Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000
Our Approach
At SecureStrux, we are committed to core values that guide the way we work with one another and our clients. As a team member, you will Create Team Synergy, Drive Continuous Innovation, Deliver with Integrity, and have the Freedom to Own it. Our thriving company culture supports our employees as they seek to grow with us!
What We Offer
Between our virtual environment where you can evaluate recent technologies and enhance your skills, and a generous annual professional development stipend, you will join a team that enjoys working on leading-edge technologies for world-class clients. We offer a robust total compensation package that includes comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family, flexible time off, continuing education allowance, a donation allowance for charitable causes, and a matched 401k.