Cyberspace Intelligence Threat Analyst, Journeyman

Leidos•Fort Meade, MD

9d•$57,850 - $104,575•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos seeks journeyman-level Cyberspace Intelligence Threat Analysts to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations. The role focuses on identifying and analyzing cyber threats to Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) systems and recommending mitigation strategies. Analysts provide on-site support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES), contributing to national security objectives. The analyst evaluates all-source and single-source intelligence and technical data; produces recurring threat intelligence reports and in-depth risk assessments; applies SIGINT tools and analytical methods; and collaborates with operational, technical, and intelligence elements. The role also supports crisis plans, current operations, operational planning, resource allocation, capability assessments, operational requirements, and intelligence planning. Analysts communicate complex information clearly and apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, and guidance.

Requirements

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph.
BA/BS 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.
Demonstrated 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 computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, and wireless media.
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 proactively multitask and meet short deadlines.
Strong interpersonal, critical-thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to non-technical 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.
Demonstrated experience incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning into operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operational outcomes.
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.
Desired DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CCNA Security, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP.

Responsibilities

Provide timely, accurate, relevant support to USCYBERCOM in identifying and assessing emerging cyberspace threats and vulnerabilities, particularly 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 relevant threats to OCO infrastructure.
Conduct and publish in-depth risk assessments of detected cyber threats, and support the 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 when required.
Collaborate with USCYBERCOM operational, technical, and intelligence elements to improve situational awareness and threat response capabilities.
Maintain current knowledge 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.
Provide situational awareness to projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting Operational Planning Teams.
Execute resource-allocation decisions aligned with organizational objectives.
Apply knowledge of cyber threats and attack methods from state and non-state adversaries, including tiered vulnerabilities within Blue Space.
Develop and execute programs for assessing cyberspace operations and validating operational performance characteristics.
Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for cyber-capability research, development, or acquisition.
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, and ideas clearly through verbal, written, or visual means.