Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

 

As a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will: 

• Collect and document raw information for further analysis and evaluation. 
• Assess and analyze cyber threats and vulnerabilities and disseminate intelligence reports to stakeholders. 
• Assist law enforcement with network analysis and criminal investigations. 
• Coordinate and participate in necessary outreach to law enforcement, public and private sector, and cybersecurity professionals. 
• Perform statistical and intelligence analysis by applying analytical tradecraft and best practices in analyzing data and reaching accurate conclusions. 
• Analyze, summarize and/or review data; report findings, interpret results and/or make recommendations. 
• Write or draft raw and finished intelligence reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis. 
• Form conclusions and develop recommendations for detection, deterrence, disruption and mitigation.
• Participate in community working groups or teams or other related assignments as needed/directed. 
• Ensure the integrity and protection of networks, systems, and applications through cyber threat and network monitoring, performing on-demand vulnerability assessments, and investigations and reporting of incidents.

Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated skill in intelligence analysis and critical thinking
• Demonstrated skill in social media research and analysis
• Working level experience in the use of databases for entering data, searching and exploiting information and the development of intelligence to inform decision makers, 
• Working level skills in spreadsheets, statistics, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Working level analytic report writing and presentations skills
• Demonstrated experience in security operations (SIEMs), network monitoring, and vulnerability management platforms (Tenable, Nessus, etc.)
• Knowledge of malware analysis concepts, methods, and techniques

Preference may be given to applicants who currently:

• Have SECRET National Security Clearance and have experience with Intelligence Analysis, Targeting, Information Security 
• Have experience working on task forces or similar environments
• Have industry-recognized cybersecurity-related certifications (GIAC, CompTIA, etc.)  
• Are a DPS employee

Additional Information: 

• This position requires the successful candidate to be willing and available to travel both in state and out of state, including overnight stays when necessary. 
• A level II background will be completed on candidates who accept a verbal, conditional offer. 
• What does it mean to qualify to hold a security clearance? Please visit-  https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-32/subtitle-A/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-147
• Attend Subject Matter Expertise development training for this position. 
• Completion of SECRET National Security Clearance submission packet (if clearance is not currently held by successful candidate).
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• This position is fully funded through SHSP. While it is expected to be ongoing funding, should this grant money no longer be available, the position would be eliminated through established RIF processes.  

Benefits:
We offer the work life balance, opportunities for growth and the upward mobility you've been searching for!  Affordable premiums for health, dental, vision benefits that begin on your first day of employment. You will receive benefits, such as, generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.
 
For more information on the Utah SIAC or the Department of Public Safety, please click here: https://siac.utah.gov/

Salary : $35