Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

The Opportunity:

Support cyber threat intelligence and adversary analysis activities to identify, assess, and communicate threats to client systems, networks, missions, and operations. Conduct detailed research and analysis of cyber threat actors, campaigns, infrastructure, malware, vulnerabilities, and tactics, techniques, and procedures using classified and unclassified intelligence sources. Collect, evaluate, correlate, and synthesize technical and intelligence reporting to develop actionable threat assessments, indicators of compromise, and intelligence products. Apply structured analytic techniques and intelligence tradecraft to assess threat actor intent, capability, opportunity, targeting, and potential mission impact. Maintain strict attention to detail when evaluating source reliability, confidence levels, attribution indicators, technical artifacts, and reporting consistency. Use managed attribution and operational security tools to conduct authorized research while protecting analyst identity, organizational attribution, and sensitive collection activities. Support threat research involving language sources, and language reporting, forums, technical publications, and open-source material. Collaborate with penetration testers, red teams, security operations teams, incident responders, vulnerability analysts, intelligence professionals, and mission stakeholders to translate threat intelligence into assessment objectives, defensive priorities, adversary emulation scenarios, and risk-informed recommendations. Contribute to written intelligence products, technical reports, briefings, presentations, and client deliverables while independently managing assigned research and analysis tasks.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, all-source intelligence, cyber operations, intelligence analysis, incident response, security operations, or a cybersecurity field
• Experience researching cyber threats, malware, vulnerabilities, threat actors, and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and producing intelligence assessments, threat reports, or operational briefings
• Experience analyzing technical cyber information, including indicators of compromise, malware, infrastructure, network activity, vulnerabilities, and attacker methodologies, while applying analytic frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, the Cyber Kill Chain, or the Diamond Model
• Experience evaluating intelligence reporting through source validation, analytic confidence, attribution assessment, and identification of intelligence gaps while producing accurate, well-organized, and defensible analytic products
• Experience communicating technical and intelligence findings to technical, operational, and executive audiences and collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary cyber, intelligence, engineering, and mission teams
• Ability to conduct independent research, manage competing priorities, maintain operational security, and perform effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Ability to show a score of 2/2 on the ILR or DLPT in Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, or Russian
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, International Relations, Political Science, or Regional Studies field and 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity or threat intelligence, or 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity or threat intelligence in lieu of a degree
• DoD 8140 cybersecurity certification, including Security+ certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience using managed attribution, isolated browsing, secure research environments, or operational security platforms to conduct cyber-focused research and intelligence collection
• Experience supporting penetration testing, red team operations, adversary emulation, vulnerability assessments, incident response, threat hunting, or security operations center activities
• Experience identifying relationships among threat actors, malware families, infrastructure, campaigns, targeting patterns, and geopolitical events to support intelligence production and threat assessments
• Experience with Intelligence Community analytic standards, classification guidance, sourcing requirements, dissemination controls, and intelligence handling procedures
• Experience with scripting or automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar languages to support cyber research, intelligence analysis, or data processing
• Experience with commercial or government cyber threat intelligence platforms such as MISP, OpenCTI, ThreatConnect, Anomali, Recorded Future, or similar technologies
• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or other federal cyber missions
• GCTI, GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, CySA+, CEH, Network+, CISSP, or comparable cyber or intelligence certifications

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret 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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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.