Job Description
Join our elite cybersecurity team immediately! CyberGuard Systems Inc., a leading defense contractor in Reston, VA, seeks a Threat Intelligence Analyst to protect critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. This urgent opening offers direct impact on national security initiatives with cutting-edge tools and collaborative teams.
As a cornerstone of our SOC operations, you'll analyze emerging threats, develop actionable intelligence, and drive proactive defense strategies. This role requires immediate availability and offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career acceleration opportunities in a mission-critical environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret complex threat data from diverse sources (dark web, malware repositories, adversary campaigns)
- Develop and maintain real-time threat intelligence dashboards and reporting mechanisms
- Collaborate with incident response teams during active security breaches
- Produce strategic briefings for executive leadership and government partners
- Contribute to threat hunting methodologies and proactive defense strategies
- Maintain current knowledge of emerging attack vectors and TTPs
Qualifications
- 5+ years in cybersecurity threat intelligence or SOC operations
- Active CISSP, CEH, or GCIH certification required
- Expertise in SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) and threat intelligence tools
- Experience with MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat modeling
- Strong analytical skills with ability to correlate disparate data points
- Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain immediately
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders