Principal Cyber Threat Analyst
About The Position
The Signals Analyst serves as a specialized technical authority, delivering dedicated signals analysis support. The role performs technical signal collection, evaluation, and processing, with a primary focus on Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) network environments, and operational technology (OT) protocols. The analyst evaluates complex signal environments, identifies non-standard communication pathways, and translates technical signal discoveries into actionable intelligence and operational target development in direct support of national cyber objectives. An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
Requirements
- Active security clearance at the TS/SCI polygraph level.
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline, plus 11 or more years of professional experience in data science, NLP, or software engineering; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED plus 15 or more years of specialized technical experience in lieu of a degree.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with specialized OT/ICS communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5, BACnet, and PROFINET.
- Experience using advanced customer signals processing platforms and data analysis frameworks.
- Knowledge of joint cyber operational planning, offensive and defensive cyber workflows, and threat matrix integration.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical signal analysis, parameter definition, and signal processing to extract intelligence, identify traffic patterns, and map operational communication links.
- Conduct in-depth signals analysis of specialized data streams, telemetry, and communication protocols associated with ICS, SCADA networks, and physical infrastructure automation.
- Collaborate directly with U.S. Cyber Command planners and mission teams to integrate signal insights into cyber operational workflows and target development pipelines.
- Produce technical intelligence reports, signal characterization profiles, and analytical summaries for mission partners and joint cyber components.
- Refine analytical methodologies and use specialized signals analysis tools to evaluate emerging, non-standard, or complex signal environments.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Discretionary bonus compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
