What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst - TS Cleared position at Gridiron IT?
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.
Qualifications
- 8 years of experience with cybersecurity
- 4 years of experience with conducting threat research focused on nation-state, criminal, or malicious Cyber activities
- Experience with translating complex technical cyber events into a narrative format for technical and executive audiences
- 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 Splunk
- Experience with Sentinel
- Experience with the intelligence community (IC) or national security-related areas
- 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 computer programming languages, including PhP, Python, SQL, C , Perl, or Java
- Experience with SIEM and Endpoint tools, including Splunk, Defender, QRadar, and ArcSight
- Experience with penetration testing
- CEH and Security or CSA Certification
- GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) 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 and Benefits
Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Cybersecurity: 8 years (Required)
- Threat detection & response: 4 years (Required)
Security clearance:
- Top Secret (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Huntsville, AL 35808 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Huntsville, AL 35808: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000
