Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Job overview

The Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst role is onsite in Arlington, Virginia, and requires an active Top Secret clearance before starting. Compensation is $120,000–$145,000 per year. Agile Defense supports national security and critical civilian missions through technology and related services. The analyst evaluates emerging cyber threats, including threats associated with the People’s Republic of China, and produces intelligence assessments for decision-makers. The work helps federal departments, agencies, and National Critical Functions understand threat actors, tactics, vulnerabilities, and risks.

What you'll do

• Collect and analyze threat data from open sources, dark web sources, threat feeds, and internal logs
• identify threat actors and their tactics, techniques, and procedures
• assess vulnerabilities and risks
• investigate significant cyber events
• produce intelligence reports and assessments for security teams and leadership
• communicate findings using intelligence tradecraft and methods.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cyber threat intelligence analyst

cybersecurity

threat analysis

intelligence assessments

top secret clearance

people’s republic of china

mitre framework

federal missions

arlington va

agile defense

$120k–$145k/year

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active Top Secret clearance. Education and experience requirements vary: bachelor’s degree with 5+ years, master’s degree with 3+ years, or PhD with 0+ years. The posting also lists familiarity with intelligence writing standards, ICD 203 and ICD 106, indicators of compromise, and the MITRE framework.

About the employer

Agile Defense is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.