Cyber Analyst
About The Position
The Cyber Analyst analyzes foreign cyber threats and capabilities and integrates cyber intelligence into all-source analysis and operational planning. The role supports assessment of foreign cyber actors, capabilities, and intentions that may affect Department of War personnel, operations, and interests. The position is full-time and contingent upon contract award, and requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance. The Ascendancy Group (TAG) provides technical, service, and training-based solutions focused on special operations forces and the Intelligence Community. TAG describes its government-focused teammates as former Department of War or Intelligence Community members and offers work in small teams on challenging national-security problem sets.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of experience related to this labor category, with a portion of that experience within the last 2 years.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- Working knowledge of the concepts and functions of this labor category.
- Knowledge of Intelligence Community and Department of War classification guidelines and procedures, and the ability to apply them.
- Ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.
- Ability to use logic to evaluate and synthesize multiple information sources and defend judgments with sound, logical conclusions.
- Ability to produce timely, logical, and concise reports, assessments, and briefing materials using Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, with strong grammar skills.
- Ability to conduct structured research and maintain information within security and data protocols.
- Ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred; 7 years of direct experience may be substituted for the degree.
- Experience supporting Joint or special operations organizations.
- Ability to work independently with limited government oversight and function effectively as part of a team in a joint environment.
- Experience in a deployed environment.
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or GIAC.
Responsibilities
- Analyze foreign cyber actors, capabilities, and intentions that may affect Department of War personnel, operations, and interests.
- Integrate cyber intelligence into all-source analysis and operational planning.
- Produce timely reports, assessments, and briefings for analysts, planners, and leadership.
- Work with collection managers and Intelligence Community partners to develop and refine cyber intelligence requirements.
- Track trends in adversary cyber tactics, techniques, and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
