Senior Cyber Operations Analyst (TS Cleared)
About The Position
MITRE is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Analyst to lead high-visibility, high-impact work supporting national safety and security. The position works closely with sponsor staff and engages regularly with senior leaders to understand priorities and shape work. Focus areas include criminal network analysis and disruption, digital marketplaces, transnational criminal organizations, and related activities. Other areas include improving cybercrime investigations; cyber-mission systems engineering and guidance; system-of-systems engineering; data engineering and analysis; experimentation; communications; and acquisition. The selected candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership as a trusted advisor to senior sponsor leaders on analysis and tradecraft in the fight against crime. The role conducts cyber threat intelligence analysis, cryptocurrency tracing and blockchain analysis, threat actor attribution, and monitoring of Dark Web forums, marketplaces, and communication channels. It also produces reports and briefings, collaborates across teams, identifies and communicates threat trends and indicators of compromise, and drives solutions to difficult cybersecurity problems. The position requires an active Top Secret U.S. Government-issued security clearance and U.S. citizenship. The role is based at the sponsor site in Houston, Texas, and requires onsite work at least four days per week.
Requirements
- Typically requires at least five years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or three years with a master's degree; or a Ph.D. with relevant experience and ability to contribute immediately at this job step; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Three to five years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, cryptocurrency tracing, digital forensics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets, draw meaningful insights, think critically, recognize patterns, and correlate disparate data points.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience creating analytical reports, summaries, and visual presentations for different audiences.
- Self-starter able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and tackle complex, novel problems.
- Ability to work collaboratively, share knowledge, and contribute to a positive team environment.
- Active Top Secret U.S. Government-issued security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship, as required for eligibility for a security clearance.
- Ability to work onsite at least four days per week and maintain a presence at the sponsor site in Houston, Texas.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications such as CEH, GCTI, or GIAC.
- Relevant prior military or law enforcement experience, which may substitute for formal education and/or experience requirements.
- Master's degree in Data Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, with specialization in cryptocurrency analysis, blockchain forensics, or Dark Web intelligence.
- Experience using Python, R, or other programming languages for data analysis and automation.
- Experience monitoring and analyzing Dark Web forums and marketplaces.
- Familiarity with intelligence-sharing platforms such as ThreatConnect, OpenCTI, or MISP.
- Experience applying trusted AI or explainable AI techniques to cybersecurity and intelligence problems.
- Proficiency with threat intelligence, blockchain analysis, and OSINT tools and techniques, such as Maltego, Chainalysis, Palantir, or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of cryptocurrency concepts, blockchain technology, and the role of cryptocurrencies in cybercrime.
- Experience in a classified environment participating in cyber threat modeling, operational intelligence, or incident response.
- Experience performing, or providing data science support to, targeting analysis for HUMINT, cyber, and/or kinetic operations.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on analysis and tradecraft related to fighting crime.
- Research and analyze current and emerging cyber threats, including threat actor motivations, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Analyze blockchain transactions and trace cryptocurrency movements associated with malicious activities, collaborating with law enforcement and internal teams to identify potential threat actors.
- Perform attribution analysis by correlating data sources and using cyber threat intelligence databases.
- Monitor Dark Web forums, marketplaces, and communication channels to gather intelligence on cybercriminals and their operations.
- Prepare intelligence reports, briefings, and presentations that translate technical findings into actionable insights for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and threat intelligence teams to integrate findings, contribute to investigations, and enhance security posture.
- Identify and communicate threat trends, vulnerabilities, indicators of compromise, and risk assessments.
- Address difficult problems in the cyber threat landscape and serve as an expert resource to team members and stakeholders.
- Maintain a presence at the sponsor site in Houston, Texas, with a minimum of four days per week onsite.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
