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Valiant Solutions · 2 months ago

Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $149K/yr

8+ years exp

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider seeking a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join their innovative cybersecurity team. The role involves conducting in-depth analysis of cyber threats, aggregating intelligence from various sources, and producing reports to communicate findings to stakeholders.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth analysis of cyber threats—including malware, phishing campaigns, and other attack vectors—to identify patterns, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

Aggregate and evaluate threat intelligence from diverse sources such as open-source intelligence (OSINT), dark web forums, and commercial feeds to identify relevant and actionable insights for the organization

Produce high-quality written reports, executive briefings, and presentations to effectively communicate threat intelligence assessments and recommendations to technical teams and leadership stakeholders within 24 hours or sooner of the request

Collaborate closely with IT personnel in a dynamic office environment to support proactive threat identification, risk mitigation, and incident response efforts

Utilize cybersecurity tools and platforms—including Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, and malware analysis tools—to conduct threat research and enrich investigative findings. (e.g. Mandiant Threat Intelligence)

Map TTPs to the MITRE ATT&CK framework to aid in correlation to attack vendors with specific threat actors

Maintain proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote) for drafting reports, visualizing data, and delivering professional-grade documentation

Utilize SharePoint to efficiently manage, organize, and share documents, collaborate on team projects, and track tasks in a user-friendly environment

Support the continuous improvement of threat intelligence processes and capabilities in alignment with cybersecurity best practices and organizational goals

Leverage a strong foundational knowledge in cybersecurity, supported by industry certifications such as Security+ (required) and Network+ (preferred), to inform threat assessments and strategic planning

Must be a team player and have a proven track record of being able to collaborate with other cybersecurity teams

Qualification

Cyber Threat AnalysisThreat Intelligence CollectionCybersecurity Tools ProficiencySecurity+ CertificationNetwork+ CertificationMicrosoft Office ToolsWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

8 years' experience in conducting in-depth analysis of cyber threats, including malware, phishing campaigns, and other attack vectors. This involves identifying patterns, trends, and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to understand threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

8 years' experience in collecting and aggregating threat intelligence from various sources, such as open-source intelligence (OSINT), dark web forums, and commercial threat intelligence feeds. This includes evaluating the credibility and relevance of intelligence sources and identifying actionable intelligence for the organization

8 years' experience in producing high-quality written and oral reports, briefings, and presentations to communicate threat intelligence findings, assessments, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization

5 years working in an office environment with technical IT personnel

5 years of experience with Microsoft Office Tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote

5 years of experience using cybersecurity tools and technologies for threat intelligence analysis, such as threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), security information and event management (SIEM) systems, and malware analysis tools

U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract obligations, along with the ability to successfully pass a federal background investigation

Security + is required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity is preferred

Network + or equivalent is preferred

Benefits

Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees

Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents

100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees

100% Paid Certifications

401K Matching up to 4%

Paid Time Off

Paid Federal Holidays

Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation

Wellness & Fitness Program

Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal

Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking

FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking

Referral Bonuses

Company

Valiant Solutions

Valiant Solutions, LCC stands out as a premier provider of Cybersecurity and IT services aiding the Federal Government in staying ahead of complex information security challenges.

Founded in 2005

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees