Cybersecurity Analyst Cyber Threat Intelligence

Responsibilities & Qualifications

TEAM SUMMARY

Responsible for monitoring and analyzing external cyber threat data to provide insights and actionable intelligence about potential cyber threats. This team triages information collected from different threat intelligence sources, including internal sources, and study the pattern of attacks, their methodology, motive, severity, and threat landscape applicable to a government agency's systems. This team supports enhancing the overall cybersecurity posture of an organization by delivering timely, relevant, information to stakeholders.

ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continuously monitor threat intelligence platforms, feeds, and cybersecurity news to detect emerging threats.
• Conduct deep-dive investigations into alerts generated by Splunk or other monitoring tools.
• Develop and maintain threat intelligence reports, dashboards, and threat models.
• Collaborate with SOC, IR, and vulnerability management teams to contextualize and act on threat intelligence.
• Support cyber threat hunting initiatives by leveraging threat intelligence indicators and hypotheses.
• Participate in government-led cyber exercises or red/blue team simulations.
• Provide regular briefings and updates to leadership and stakeholders on emerging cyber threats and trends.
• Maintain knowledge of the latest cybersecurity trends, zero-day vulnerabilities, APT groups, and geopolitical developments impacting the threat landscape.

SKILLS

• Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analysis - Identifying, analyzing, and interpreting cyber threats from various internal and external sources to assess relevance and impact on the organization.
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Tools - Proficient in using Splunk Enterprise Security for log analysis, alerting, and correlation of security events. Familiar with Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection and response.
• Incident Response Support - Collaborating with incident response teams to provide threat intelligence that informs remediation and mitigation efforts.
• Threat Actor Profiling - Studying adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK to provide context and attribution.
• Data Correlation and Enrichment - Correlating disparate data sets (e.g., IOC feeds, vulnerability databases, internal telemetry) to develop actionable intelligence.
• Report Writing & Briefing - Producing written reports, threat assessments, and briefings for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement - Interfacing with cross-functional teams and government representatives to convey findings and recommend security posture enhancements.
• Security Clearance Handling - Operating within a high-security environment with an active Top Secret (TS) clearance; handling and disseminating classified or sensitive information appropriately.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in an IT-related field
• 10+ years of experience in IT with a minimum of 4 years in Cybersecurity
• Active TS Clearance
• Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel
• Related certifications, such as GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Analyst / Cyber Threat Intelligence in support of a government customer to join our team. The Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring the successful execution of multiple IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with customer objectives, and managing project scope, schedule, budget, and risk. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive efficiency and deliver results.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Huntsville Alabama
• Remote or In-Person: On site
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Active Top Secret Clearance Required

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.