Cyber Analyst

Cyber Analyst

Key Role:

Work as a member of a threat intelligence team responsible for understanding how emerging cyber threats impact the client organization while conducting highly detail-oriented security threat analysis and working with clients to validate and characterize threats. Support incident detection, response operations, and signature development and provide input on new detection strategies and remediation guidance. Form accurate and precise analysis and escalate it to appropriate teammates or internal teams for additional assistance or review. Provide intelligence context to support the fine-tuning of signatures.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in a professional work environment

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity

• Experience with cybersecurity policy to inform data strategy

• Experience with the technical capabilities and limitations of the internet and online technologies, including collaborative internet tools such as social networking sites, blogs and microblogs, and internet mapping tools

• Experience with computer network protocols and operations

• Knowledge of Cyber intrusion vectors, malware, networking, and monitoring

• Knowledge of threat intelligence tradecraft, including structured analytic, contrarian, and imaginative analytic techniques

• Ability to write concise analytical products and assessments

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with the intelligence community (IC) or national security-related areas

• Experience with the M-21-31 executive order and its implementation

• Experience with open source and threat intelligence platforms, including Mandiant, CrowdStrike, VirusTotal, Shodan, and Domain tools

• Experience with using industry-standard digital forensics tools and procedures

• Experience with SIEM and Endpoint tools, including Splunk, Defender, QRadar, and ArcSight

• CEH and Security+ or CSA+ Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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 $60,300.00 to $137,000.00 (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

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• 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.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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