Cyber Intelligence Analyst

Position Descriptions

Huntsville

Cyber Intelligence Analyst, (Level III) in HSV

The Intelligence Division gathers and integrates IC data on worldwide cyber and EW threat trends relevant to the MDS community. The focus is on cyber/EW threats to the builders/developers of missile defense to include the MDA, DoD, DIB, and the MDS. The cyber intelligence function feeds relevant intelligence to the IM, IT, and IA Risk Management and Test processes at MDA.

Cyber intelligence analysts shall provide intelligence on cyber/EW threats to the BMDS. Assist Cyber Assistance Teams (CATs) whose primary goal is to defeat cybersecurity threats at the source and deter or deny future attacks through tailored mitigation strategies. The analysts shall leverage open source and intelligence community resources and capabilities to understand threat techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) and ascertain threat/attack vectors facing industry and MDS-related networks and systems.

Conduct research and analysis of classified reporting and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to assist CATs in identifying threats to DIB partners. Liaise with builders of missile defense to include the CCMDs and MDA to coordinate cyber intelligence requirements and provide cyber intelligence studies.

Analyst Functional Description:

• Executes analytical tasks, utilizing both analytical techniques, and processes for this SOW

- Develops and/or utilizes analytic tools, techniques, and processes for technical and/or administrative support activities

- Works independently and/or leads teams to analyze and resolve problems

- Applies oral and written communication skills

- Must be able to provide daily supervision and direction to support teams

• Education: A degree in relevant field such as history, political science, sociology, or other social science field

• 6-10 years' experience in cyber threat analysis

-Recommended (Not required) certifications include: Security+ (SEC+), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Network+ (Net+), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

- Will directly support the CAT

- Experience with Splunk or similar software used for searching, monitoring, and examining machine-generated Big Data

Clearance:

Top Secret with SCI eligibility