Professional Services Threat Analyst

Bethesda, MD

This Role:

As a Threat Analyst, you will conduct research and perform technical analysis to support the mission of the US Government Intelligence Community and Defense Agencies. This role directly supports client-driven data analysis and finished intelligence reporting on technical topics (i.e. tracking emerging threats, assessing nation state capabilities, tracking malicious infrastructure, and identifying new TTPs). Previous security and cyber threat intelligence experience is required.

What you'll do:

Conduct security research across technical data sets to respond to customer requests.

Produce finished intelligence reports and support intelligence briefings.

Support other security researchers and data scientists who require cyber threat acumen to influence their data analysis and threat modeling needs.

Develop signatures to identify and track malicious or vulnerable Internet infrastructure.

Stay on top of developments within the cyber threat landscape and track key developments across classified and OSINT sources.

Work with Product and Engineering teams to ensure that Censys collects data to support analytical research needs.

What you'll bring:

TS/SCI Clearance + Full Scope Poly or CI Poly

Strong technical background in computer security, including experience conducting threat analysis research.

Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (e.g., DNS, BGP, TCP/IP)

Familiarity with analytic tradecraft, intelligence analysis and writing techniques and methodologies.

Proficiency conducting data analysis using SQL and Python

BA/BS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or a related field

5+ years of experience in Information Security and/or Threat Intelligence

Excellent written and verbal communication; unwavering attention to detail and ability to convey complex technical and non-technical concepts.

What will set you apart):

MA/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or a related field

Knowledge of open-source intelligence gathering tools and techniques

We require this role to be located in Washington D.C. and will require onsite work with assigned customers.

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