Cyber Threat Analyst, Senior

Cyber Threat Analyst, Senior

The Opportunity:

As a cyber professional, you know that understanding adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures is vital to producing the intel that enables the success of Law Enforcement. At Booz Allen, you can apply your skills and broad knowledge to inform strategies and mitigate the most pressing vulnerabilities. Here, you aren’t just deciphering reports. You’re telling the story to inform investigators, analysts, and policy-makers, enabling them to make the most far-reaching cyber security decisions.

As a cyber threat specialist on our team, you’ll help customers solve problems using the latest software like Splunk, Carbon Black, Tenable, and SIEM products. Using cyber investigative techniques like threat analysis, malware analysis, and forensics, you’ll work alongside multiple stakeholders to evaluate cyber intelligence and make meaningful recommendations. You’ll monitor security environments and identify security gaps through the eyes of an adversary. In this role, you’ll impact Law Enforcement and Intelligence operations by monitoring adversarial cyber threat activity, evaluating their actions, and collaborating with other information sources to assess capabilities and identify additional vulnerabilities. Booz Allen is committed to creating an environment where you can expand your cyber career through mentoring, the opportunity to leverage new resources, and the ability to gain in-demand certifications to sharpen your skill set. With opportunities supporting both the private and public sectors across multiple geographies, your career is only limited by your own appetite for exploration. Work with us to secure our systems, networks, and crucial infrastructures.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have: 

• 5+ years of experience in a Cybersecurity role, such as cyber intelligence, cyber threat analysis, incident response, cyber investigations, malware analysis, or network forensics
• Experience with developing analytical work products based on technical findings
• Knowledge of intelligence-gathering principles, policies, and procedures, including legal authorities and restrictions
• Knowledge of cyber threat intelligence models, including MITRE ATT&CK, Kill Chain, and Diamond Model
• Knowledge of network security architecture concepts, including topology, protocols, components, principles, and networking protocols and services, such as FTP, HTTP, SSH, SMB, and LDAP
• Ability to vet, enrich, and maintain technical data, including indicators of compromise, shared with partner agencies, and key stakeholders
• Ability to extract threat data, including IPs, domains, ports, malware, and malicious communications from multiple sources
• Ability to communicate with and present to a variety of internal and external audiences, including senior executives
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:  

• Experience with Python, Bash, or Perl
• Experience with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana (ELK) Stack, or Splunk
• Experience with Packet analysis tools, including tcpdump, Wireshark, and ngrep
• Experience with programming languages
• Ability to think and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize and execute in a methodical and disciplined manner
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree

Clearance:  

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

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 $84,600.00 to $193,000.00 (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.

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.

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