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USAJOBS · 3 months ago

Cyber Threat Analyst

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$63K/yr - $157K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst who will conduct all-source analysis of foreign cyber intentions and capabilities to support U.S. Government efforts in countering threats to national security. The role involves identifying, monitoring, and countering threats posed by foreign cyber actors against U.S. information systems and critical infrastructure.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct all-source analysis of foreign cyber intentions and capabilities in support of U.S. Government efforts to counter threats to U.S. national security interests

Help identify, monitor, and counter threats posed by foreign cyber actors against US information systems, critical infrastructure, and other cyber-related interests

Apply foreign affairs, scientific and/or technical knowledge to solve complex intelligence problems, produce short-term and long-term written assignments, and brief U.S. policymakers and others in the U.S. cyber defense community

Maintain and broaden professional ties through academic study, collaboration with Intelligence Community peers, and attendance at professional meetings

Participate in opportunities for foreign and domestic travel, language training, and analytic tradecraft and management training

Develop deep substantive expertise and participate in broadening assignments with other offices in the Agency and across the U.S. Government

Qualification

Cyber SecurityDigital ForensicsComputer ScienceInternational RelationsInformation AssurancesAnalytic abilitiesDemonstrated writing abilityCritical thinkingWork in a teamVerbal presentation

Required

Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields: International Relations, Foreign Affairs, or Security Studies

Bachelor's or master's degree in Cyber Security

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's or master's degree in Digital Forensics

Bachelor's or master's degree in Telecommunications

Bachelor's or master's degree in Information Assurances

Bachelor's or master's degree in Security Studies

A mix of international and technical studies

Interest in international affairs

Awareness of U.S. national security interests

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Excellent analytic abilities and relevant experience

Strong critical thinking, problem solving skills, and ability to think creatively

Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Preferred

At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred

Foreign language proficiency

Strong verbal presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise text

Research experience in international affairs

Ability to work in a team environment

Interest in a career that requires regular writing assignments

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.