Cyber Threat Analyst

Cyber Threat Analyst

Key Role: 

Participate as a team member performing threat analyses based on knowledge of cybersecurity and concepts supporting intelligence analysis requirements for all-source cyber analysis and reporting. Contribute to the development of analytical threat models and provide functional guidance and direction to the threat studies team in overall conduct of projects. Leverage scanning tools such as VirusTotal, to conduct suspicious file scanning, perform queries, pivot on indicators, and perform malware analysis on characteristics such as Message-Digest Algorithm 5 (MD5), Secure Hash Algorithm 1 (SHA1), file size, file name, and file paths. Perform under general guideline and direction, and support the team in performing expert-level research and analysis of intelligence and related data support of threat studies. Provide advice, guidance, and direction to threat studies team. Prepare, submit, and present reports and issue papers to customer representatives. Use Jira to track analysis tasks and communicate status. Use Columbo, the DAD, and Splunk to ingest, manage, and fuse multiple intelligence streams and perform analysis. Use Analyst1 as required in place of Jira. Leverage tools such as Looking Glass and Dark Cubed, to obtain, fuse, and analyze cyber threat intelligence.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience conducting in-depth research in classified and commercial databases and producing written products showing Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) pattern analysis
• Experience with SIEM technologies and Department of Defense Cyber Operations
• Knowledge of advanced threat analysis technology in areas such as telecommunications, computer science, and electronic warfare
• Knowledge of Department of Defense and service level intelligence communities such as the Army, Navy, or Air Force, including collection methods and production resources and responsibilities
• Knowledge of supervising the handling of classified information
• Knowledge of cybersecurity technology
• Knowledge of cyber adversaries and their techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs)
• Knowledge of threat modeling and adversary tactics and techniques frameworks, including MITRE ATT&CK matrices, Cyber Kill Chain, STRIDE, or PASTA
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in a cyber threat intelligence or intelligence analysis field, or 8+ years of experience in a cyber threat intelligence or intelligence analysis field in lieu of a degree

Additional Qualifications: 

• Experience with cybersecurity consulting
• TS/SCI clearance
• Security+, CISSP, GCTI, or similar Certification

Clearance: 
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
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• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.