Cyber Threat Analyst Level 2

Altamira Technologies Corp. • Annapolis Junction, MD

9d • $190,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Altamira Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented Emerging Threats Cyber Analyst to join their team. This role is suited for candidates with prior experience performing cybersecurity threat analysis. In this role, you will conduct research to maintain an in-depth understanding of emerging cyber threats, contribute to detection strategies, and support a team of threat analysts with the goal to eradicate vulnerabilities to critical U.S. systems. A TS/SCI/FS Poly clearance is required for this position.

Requirements

• Seven (7) years of experience with security operations, network forensics, insider threat.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, international relations, or other related field.
• Experience with XKS creating general queries, fingerprinting, and identifying atypical events.
• Experience with Elastic/Splunk/ or other Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) experience creating visualizations and dashboards.
• Understanding of TCP/IP communication protocols and packet flows based on IP traffic; analysis of Packet Capture (PCAP) traffic in Wireshark.
• Familiarity writing signatures in Zeek and/or Snort.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, network forensics or other data analysis roles.
• Three (3+) years’ experience working in the areas of intelligence, information security, network forensics, insider threat or security operations.
• U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to maintain an in-depth understanding of emerging cyber threats.
• Contribute to detection strategies.
• Support a team of threat analysts with the goal to eradicate vulnerabilities to critical U.S. systems.
• Research OSINT and current world event trends; correlate and translate vulnerabilities across supply chain, defense industrial base and other critical system areas of interest.
• Translate knowledge, findings and recommendations to the classified environment.
• Analyze, correlate, and synthesize threat data from diverse sources.
• Work with a team of analysts and developers to articulate enhancements to capabilities and tools.
• Document findings, create detailed reports, and present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level