Senior Cyber Analyst (I&W)

Location: Arlington, VA.

Program Overview

 The DSCM program encompasses cyber security, data analytics, engineering, technical, managerial, operational, logistical and administrative support to aid and advise DOS Cyber & Technology Security (CTS) Directorate.  This includes protecting a global cyber infrastructure comprising networks, systems, information, and mobile devices all while identifying and responding to cyber risks and threats.  Those supporting the DSCM program strive to leverage their expert knowledge and propose creative solutions to real-world cybersecurity challenges.     

 About the Role 

• Perform pattern, trend, and behavior analysis, as well as other specialized analysis techniques to identify malicious cyber threat activity targeting DOS information, systems and personnel. 
• Leverage open-source, proprietary/vendor, and classified reporting to closely track advanced persistent threat actor activity.
• Maintain records to catalog and track malicious cyber threat activity targeting DOS information, systems and personnel. 
• Identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) present on an Enterprise network through the use of a SIEM and other security tools and logs. 
• Liaise with members of the Intelligence Community (IC); and Acts as the fusion analysis cell within Cyber Threat Analysis Division (CTAD). 
• Provide presentations to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences pertaining to cyber threats. 
• For up to 10% travel to foreign and domestic locations. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 9 years of experience is required. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 
• Possess ONE of the following certifications: 
  • CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CEH, CFR, CHFI, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), Cloud+, CND, CySA+, GCED, GCIH, GICSP, or SSCP
• Experience with Splunk SIEM. 
• Experience leveraging the MITRE ATT&CK matrix or other threat models (e.g. Lockheed Martin Kill Chain, Diamond Model). 
• Knowledge or experience tracking advanced persistent threats (APTs). 
• Knowledge or experience pivoting from IOCs to identify related infrastructure. 
• Demonstrated written communication skills, communicating technical topics in an analytic fashion. 
• Experience briefing individuals and large groups, ranging from the working to executive level. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as with a team of other analysts. 
• Active U.S. Passport and the ability to travel up to two weeks at a time, both foreign and domestically (up to10%). 
• U.S. citizenship required. 
• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.