Cyber Network Threat Analyst

MANTECH•Springfield, VA

9h•$114,600 - $190,200•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Cyber Network Threat Analyst to join its team in Springfield, Virginia. The analyst supports a government Sponsor’s national security mission by providing expert threat analysis and cyber defense support. The role involves producing accurate, timely reporting in accordance with established timeframes and standard operating procedures; preparing written and technical analysis for forensic reports, CI Cyber inquiries, and recurring CI Cyber Threat reports; detecting anomalous network activity; and investigating malicious code. The analyst also forecasts and alerts on threats, recommends countermeasures, translates stakeholder needs into technical requirements, and documents best practices and lessons learned for quality assurance. The position is onsite and requires an active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph. The projected compensation range is $114,600.00–$190,200.00. MANTECH benefits may include health and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement and savings, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, and other optional benefit elections, depending on the position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in Network Analysis; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience, and a master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
Experience identifying, deciphering, and understanding network artifacts.
Ability to possess or obtain certification meeting DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance (IA) IAT II requirements within one calendar year.
Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph.
Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time, occasionally move around the office to access equipment or files, and frequently communicate and exchange accurate information with coworkers, management, and customers, including through presentations.

Nice To Haves

Credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or DoD CI training academy.
Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics discipline.
DoD Cyber Crimes Investigator certification.
Significant experience with malware analysis and cyber risk automation tools.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely reports are completed and that processes and activities align with established timeframes and standard operating procedures.
Provide written and technical analysis supporting forensic reports, CI Cyber inquiries, and recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual CI Cyber Threat reports.
Detect anomalous network activity by analyzing data, intrusion detection systems, incident tickets, events and logs, and security change tracking.
Conduct threat analysis, generate forecasts and alerts, and recommend countermeasures to mitigate risks.
Investigate malicious code to determine attack vectors, payloads, and extent of damage, and propose corrective actions.
Identify and translate stakeholder needs into technical requirements.
Document best practices and lessons learned for quality assurance.