Cyberspace Intelligence Threat Analyst, Journeyman

Leidos•Fort Meade, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos seeks Journeyman-level Cyberspace Intelligence Threat Analysts to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations, focusing on identifying, analyzing, and recommending mitigation strategies for cyber threats targeting Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) systems. The role provides on-site support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES), contributing to USCYBERCOM’s support of national security objectives. Analysts assess emerging threats and vulnerabilities in cyberspace, especially risks to OCO systems. They analyze all-source and single-source intelligence and technical data, produce recurring threat reports and in-depth risk assessments, and use SIGINT tools and analytical methods to examine critical threats. The role also supports operational planning, crisis response, situational awareness, resource allocation, capability requirements, and intelligence integration. Analysts collaborate with operational, technical, and intelligence teams and communicate complex findings through written, verbal, and visual products. This posting covers multiple opportunities with varying experience levels. Opportunity level and compensation will be matched to the candidate’s experience. The anticipated pay range is $57,850–$104,575; this range is a guideline and not a guarantee of compensation.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or a related field, or ability to complete the degree within one year of hire; formal education may be substituted with extended experience and technical certifications.
Five or more years of experience in cyber intelligence analysis or a similar cyber threat analyst role, or eight or more years of total experience in intelligence analysis.
Demonstrated understanding of all-source intelligence principles as applied to cyber.
Experience with applicable SIGINT tools and techniques and ability to produce single-source intelligence products tailored to drive cyberspace operations.
Broad knowledge of Blue-space cyber capabilities and understanding of cyber infrastructure or platforms used for Defensive and Offensive Cyberspace Operations.
Knowledge of cyberspace operations and their underlying intelligence-support needs, topics, and focus areas.
Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and concepts, terminology, and operations across communications media, including computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, and wireless.
Ability to produce timely, accurate, relevant analytical products, including documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
Proficiency in a fast-paced collaborative environment, with the ability to multitask proactively and meet short deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, critical-thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical information to nontechnical consumers.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Information Security, or a related field.
Intimate familiarity with USCYBERCOM’s organizational structure and mission.
Prior experience supporting joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
Experience incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning into operations to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Experience with space-enabled cyberspace operations.
Formal training in cyber warfare and joint operations.
Familiarity with data science and its applicability to cyberspace operations.
Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI data-visualization software.
Familiarity with cyber threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK or Cyber Kill Chain.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CCNA Security, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.

Responsibilities

Identify and assess emerging cyberspace threats and vulnerabilities, focusing on risks to OCO systems.
Analyze and evaluate all-source finished intelligence, single-source intelligence, and technical data to identify cyber threat patterns and anomalies.
Produce and deliver recurring threat intelligence reports about cyber threats to OCO infrastructure.
Conduct and publish in-depth risk assessments; support development and refinement of risk-assessment methodologies and threat-categorization tools.
Use SIGINT tools and analytical methodologies to perform technical analysis of critical cyber threats affecting OCO assets.
Collaborate with operational, technical, and intelligence elements across USCYBERCOM to improve situational awareness and threat response.
Maintain current awareness of APTs, threat actor TTPs, and cyber threat trends affecting national security.
Maintain situational awareness of cyberspace operations crisis plans and execute them on demand.
Support projects, Crisis Action Teams, current operations activities, and Operational Planning Teams with situational awareness.
Execute resource-allocation decisions aligned with organizational objectives.
Apply knowledge of adversary cyber threats, attack methods, techniques, and tiered vulnerabilities in Blue Space.
Develop and execute programs to assess cyberspace operations and validate operational performance characteristics.
Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, or acquisition of cyber capabilities.
Integrate and synchronize intelligence planning with operational planning timelines.
Interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, and guidance.
Communicate complex information and concepts confidently and clearly through verbal, written, or visual means.