Cyber Threat Analyst (Intermediate)

The Cyber Forensics/Threat Analyst position functions as cyber threat intelligence and forensic support for the supported Agency's Cyber Forensics Lab (CFL). The analyst will assess cyber matters to include threats, discoveries, and capabilities and have a variety of classified and unclassified reporting experience. Products include threat intelligence analysis, vulnerability assessments, incident response planning.

The applicant will perform Cyber Forensics and Threat Analysis functions to include:

• Gather and analyze threat intelligence from various source (e.g., classified sources, various logs, social media feeds, dark web) to stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Assess vulnerabilities for supported Agency and DIB partner systems and networks to identify potential attack vectors.
• Develop threat models and scenarios to simulate potential attacks and assess their impact.
• Provide recommendations on mitigations to improve overall cyber postures for Agency and DIB partner systems and networks.
• Analyze security messages, alerts and event logs to detect suspicious system and network activity and support incident response procedures.
• Support the collection and preservation of digital evidence from compromised systems and devices following a cyber-related incident.
• Analyze digital evidence and artifacts (e.g., logs, network traffic, deleted files) to identify the source and scope of the attack based on threat intelligence findings.
• Utilize forensic tools and techniques to reconstruct timelines of events and identify attackers' methodology.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cyber-attack methodology and tools
• Education: Certified in relevant Security/CI field
• Experience: 6-10 years
• Works independently to resolve security/CI problems
• Clearance: TS with SCI eligibility
• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II or Level III Certification

Additional Information

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain all job duties required of the employee. There may be additional activities, duties and/or responsibilities that are required for this position that are not listed in this job description.
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