Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

The Opportunity:  
As a cyber threat intelligence analyst, you know the key to detecting and deterring malicious activity is quality risk-based intelligence that maps to a tactical behavior. At Booz Allen, you can apply your expertise to investigate the most pressing cyber threats impacting our nation's critical infrastructure. This is your chance to help a team as they take on the adversary’s perspective, identify their motivations and targets, and recommend ways to harden systems, reduce their attack surface, and thwart malicious actors.     

As a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst on our team, you’ll oversee the collection, documentation, assessment, and analysis of cyber threat information using tools and technologies such as Google Threat Intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK framework, to enrich intelligence. You’ll conduct strategic assessments on systems and networks and provide tactical analysis and influential recommendations for defensive operations. You’ll be the key to discovering and correlating timely threat intelligence and deciphering what represents a real risk, and you’ll play a lead role in incident analysis, adversarial research, and finished intelligence products to inform policymakers, cyber operators, and mission area leadership. 

Cyber threats are evolving. Booz Allen is committed to creating an environment where you not only keep pace with the industry, but propel it forward. With access to academic programs, certifications, and opportunities to use expert tradecraft, we’ll continuously invest in you so you can create the career you want as you grow. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:   

• Experience with Indo-Pacific geopolitical and cyber threat intelligence
• Experience with cyber threat intelligence analysis principles in a government or commercial environment 
• Experience creating and presenting succinct briefings, presentations, and reports to technical and executive leadership that convey analysis, threat trends, impacts to targets, defensive strategies, and prioritization 
• Knowledge of emerging Indo-Pacific cyber adversaries and their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) 
• Knowledge of information security and information technology threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities in a cybersecurity context 
• Ability to convert raw cyber data into actionable intelligence, in written narrative and tactical data formats, following intelligence analysis tradecraft standards 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 
• TS/SCI clearance 
• HS diploma or GED and 10+ years of experience with cybersecurity or cyber threat intelligence, Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience with cybersecurity or cyber threat intelligence, or Master’s degree and 4+ years of experience with cybersecurity or cyber threat intelligence 

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with computer network protocols and operations 
• Experience with the Intelligence Community and its intelligence analysis standards 
• Knowledge of advanced persistent threats and campaigns 
• Knowledge of analytic threat models, including MITRE ATT&CK, Pyramid of Pain, Diamond Model, and Cyber Kill Chain 
• Ability to perform queries on indicators of compromise and characteristics, including Message-Digest Algorithm 5, Secure Hash Algorithm 1, IP Addresses, file size, file name, and file paths 
• Ability to conduct classified and unclassified research using research tools 
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills 
• Net+, Security+, CEH, CCNA, or SANS Certifications 

Clearance:   
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.