Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

14h•Remote

About The Position

The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team. This role supports analysis and research on latest advanced cyber threats to provide actionable threat intelligence that includes adversary indicators of compromise (IOCs), Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs), behaviors, and trends to help defend the client agency. You will conduct analysis to profile threat actor TTPs used to infiltrate networks, systems, and assets to produce threat actor cards, profiles, or threat briefs. You’ll report on current and emerging threats that will exploit vulnerabilities and details of the vulnerabilities to stakeholders. You will collect, analyze, and correlate cyber threat intelligence from open-source, commercial, and government sources. You’ll actively monitor open-source intelligence, industry reports, and internal security logs to gather threat information, then synthesize and disseminate critical insights to relevant stakeholders. You’ll conduct tactical, operational, and strategic threat analysis in support of ongoing monitoring and investigations, identify patterns, and attribute attacks to specific actors. You will track threat actors, phishing campaigns, malware, and TTPs relevant to the agency’s mission and technology footprint. You’ll produce actionable reports, briefings, and indicators of compromise (IOCs) for internal stakeholders and support development of new detection rules and analytics based on evolving threats. Cyber threats are evolving. Booz Allen is committed to creating an environment where you not only keep pace with the industry, but propel it forward. With access to academic programs, certifications, and opportunities to use expert tradecraft, we’ll continuously invest in you so you can create the career you want as you grow. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

Experience as a cyber threat analyst collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders to gather data and intelligence, analyze, vet, and enrich the intelligence, create joint reports, and share with stakeholders
Experience using intelligence platforms such as MISP Threat Intelligence Platform
Knowledge of CNE and CNA tools and tradecraft along with signatures and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) associated with preparation for and execution or implementation of such attacks
Knowledge of cyber threats, open-source research, nation state actors, vulnerabilities, and cyber attacks
Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple events or initiatives simultaneously
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of experience in a cybersecurity threat intelligence, intelligence analysis, threat analysis, or cybersecurity role, or 19+ years of experience in a cybersecurity threat intelligence, intelligence analysis, threat analysis, or cybersecurity role in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a SOC or cyber operations environment
Experience working with Splunk, including writing or understanding queries and evaluating telemetry logs
Knowledge of current and emerging cyber adversaries and their Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs)
Knowledge of threat modeling and adversary tactics and techniques frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK matrices, Cyber Kill Chain, STRIDE, or PASTA
Knowledge of Confluence and Jira
Knowledge of ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems
Ability to write and deliver succinct briefings, presentations, and reports to convey analysis, threat trends, threat actor profiles, indicator bulletins, vulnerability details, and defensive strategies to varied audiences
CISSP, GCTI, GCIA, GCIH, CEH, CTIA, or equivalent Certification

Responsibilities

Conduct analysis to profile threat actor TTPs used to infiltrate networks, systems, and assets to produce threat actor cards, profiles, or threat briefs.
Report on current and emerging threats that will exploit vulnerabilities and details of the vulnerabilities to stakeholders.
Collect, analyze, and correlate cyber threat intelligence from open-source, commercial, and government sources.
Actively monitor open-source intelligence, industry reports, and internal security logs to gather threat information, then synthesize and disseminate critical insights to relevant stakeholders.
Conduct tactical, operational, and strategic threat analysis in support of ongoing monitoring and investigations, identify patterns, and attribute attacks to specific actors.
Track threat actors, phishing campaigns, malware, and TTPs relevant to the agency’s mission and technology footprint.
Produce actionable reports, briefings, and indicators of compromise (IOCs) for internal stakeholders and support development of new detection rules and analytics based on evolving threats.