Cyber Threat Analyst

Job Summary

Supporting cyber threat analysis and detection engineering for a large Federal agency, the remote Cyber Threat Analyst will design and implement automated security detection capabilities, strengthen threat detection through engineering and automation, and integrate security technologies into a cohesive architecture.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated security detection capabilities across enterprise monitoring technologies
• Analyze telemetry to identify anomalies and recommend detection enhancements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align detections with threat priorities and operational processes

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 to 13 years of experience in cybersecurity analysis and engineering, or 7 to 17 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Proficiency in programming/scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
• CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent
• At least one of the following certifications: GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or CompTIA CySA+
• Experience with SOAR platforms and security automation concepts