Solutions By Design II, LLC (now Evolver Federal) ยท 2 days ago
Lead Cyber Threat Analyst
Washington,DC,US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expEvolver Federal is seeking a Lead Cyber Threat Analyst to fulfil a requirement for a potential government client. This role focuses on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating advanced cyber threats targeting federal systems and critical infrastructure, while leading a team of analysts and collaborating with incident response teams to enhance the organization's cybersecurity posture.
ConsultingCRMCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyInfrastructureRoboticsSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead cyber threat analysis and intelligence operations to identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities
Conduct proactive threat hunting across enterprise and cloud environments using advanced analytics
Analyze adversary TTPs and develop detection strategies aligned with MITRE ATT&CK framework
Oversee malware analysis, reverse engineering, and forensic investigations for complex incidents
Integrate threat intelligence feeds into SOC workflows and detection platforms
Leverage AI-driven threat detection techniques to enhance predictive and adaptive security capabilities
Apply Zero Trust principles across detection, response, and access control strategies to strengthen enterprise resilience
Implement cloud-native security solutions to safeguard workloads and data in multi-cloud environments
Prepare and deliver executive-level threat reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations
Collaborate with SOC, incident response, and engineering teams to enhance detection and response capabilities
Maintain and update threat intelligence platforms and knowledge bases
Support development of playbooks for threat hunting and incident response automation
Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST 800-series, RMF, TIC 3.0)
Mentor and coach junior analysts to develop technical expertise and career growth
Manage cross-functional SOC projects, ensuring alignment between threat analysis, incident response, and engineering teams
Drive process improvements and best practices across SOC operations to enhance efficiency and resilience
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Management (IM), Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent with 6 years of technical experience and 4 years' experience in IT Solutions at senior management
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Security Analyst, Certified Ethical Hacker, or similar certifications
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) (Highly Recommended)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) 4 Foundation
10 years of successful enterprise experience in an IT or technology-related field, with the last 5 years, on large government technical BPAs/contracts
US Citizen with the ability to pass a comprehensive government background check
Preferred
Experience managing or supporting cybersecurity operations, including SOC functions, in a federal or highly regulated environment
Experience leading cybersecurity programs within federal civilian agencies
Master's degree in a technical or management-related field
GIAC (GCTI, GCFA) or AWS/Azure security certifications
Knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-series, OMB A-130, and TIC 3.0 policies
Experience with performance-based contracts and cross-functional team leadership
Strong communication skills, including experience delivering executive briefings and incident communications
Expertise in threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) and SIEM tools (Splunk, Elastic)
Familiarity with SOAR platforms and automation for threat detection and response
Experience with malware reverse engineering and memory forensics
Strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and threat modeling methodologies
Hands-on experience with cloud threat analysis (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container security
Ability to lead advanced threat hunting campaigns and mentor junior analysts
Understanding of nation-state threat actors and advanced persistent threats (APTs)
Experience integrating threat intelligence into vulnerability management and risk scoring
Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation and custom detection
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid leave (including PTO and parental leave)
Company
Solutions By Design II, LLC (now Evolver Federal)
Our team members are now fully integrated into Evolver as part of the Evolver Federal team.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-08-16Acquired
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