Cyberspace Intelligence Threat Analyst, Senior

Leidos•Odenton, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The National Security Sector (NSS) seeks a highly qualified and trained Senior-level Cyberspace Intelligence Threat Analysts to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations, with focus on identifying, analyzing, and recommending mitigation strategies for Cyber threats targeting Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) systems. This vital on-site support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES) underpins USCYBERCOM support to United States National Security objectives. This opportunity is in anticipation of a potential future contract award.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required.
BA/BS degree or higher within Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or related field, or ability to complete degree within one year of hire. Can substitute formal education with extended experience and technical certifications.
10 plus years’ experience within Cyber intelligence analysis or a similar Cyber threat analyst role, or 15 plus years’ total within field of intelligence analysis.
Demonstrated understanding of All-Source intelligence principles as applied to field of Cyber.
Demonstrated experience with applicable SIGINT tools and techniques and able to produce single-source intelligence products tailored to drive CO.
Broad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and demonstrate understanding of available Cyber infrastructure or platforms to conduct Defensive (DCO) and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO).
In-depth familiarity of the range of CO and their underlying intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areas.
Intimate knowledge of computer networking fundamentals as well as concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless).
Ability to support timely, accurate, relevant analytical production, to include documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
Demonstrated proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multi-task and meet short deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex and technical data to non-technical consumers.

Nice To Haves

Masters’ Degree or higher within Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Information Security or related fields.
Intimate familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
Demonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations at any level to increase efficiency and effectiveness of operational outcomes
Experience with Space-enabled CO.
Formal training within field of Cyber Warfare and Joint Operations.
Familiar with art of Data Science and applicability to CO.
Familiar with Microsoft Power BI data visualization software.
Familiarity with Cyber threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK or Cyber Kill Chain.
Desired Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CCNA Security, COMPTIA CySA+, COMPTIA Security + CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).
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Responsibilities

Lead efforts to provide timely, accurate, relevant intelligence analytical support to USCYBERCOM and aligned and subordinate elements in identifying and assessing emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the Cyberspace domain, with focus on risks to OCO systems
Lead analysis and evaluation of All-Source finished intelligence, single-source intelligence, and technical data from various sources to identify Cyber threat patterns and anomalies
Lead production and delivery of recurring threat intelligence reports, summarizing relevant cyber threats to OCO infrastructure
Conduct and publish in-depth risk assessments to evaluate and categorize the risk posture of detected cyber threats while supporting development and refinement of risk assessment methodologies and tools used for threat categorization
Lead analysts through use of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) tools and apply analytical methodologies when required to perform technical analysis on critical Cyber threats impacting OCO assets
Collaborate with operational, technical, and intelligence elements across USCYBERCOM to enhance situational awareness and threat response capabilities.
Maintain a current understanding of advanced persistent threats (APTs), threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and cyber threat trends affecting national security.
Maintain situational awareness of, and execute on demand, Cyberspace Operations (CO) crisis plans.
Provide situational awareness to a range of projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting Operational Planning Teams (OPTs).
Execute resource allocation decisions aligned with organization objectives.
Apply expert knowledge of cyber threats and attack methods and techniques emanating from state and non-state adversaries and tiered vulnerabilities within Blue Space as focus of threats.
Develop and execute comprehensive programs for assessing CO and validating operational performance characteristics.
Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, and/or acquisition of cyber capabilities
Support integration and synchronization of intelligence planning activities with operational planning timelines.
Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to daily activities.
Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.