Cyber Threat Hunt/Intel Analyst - Hybrid

Arlington, VA

Job Specs

Code: 7061030002

Department: Cyber Defense

Date: 2023-12-12

Offices: Arlington, VA

Job Description:

XOR Security, An Agile Defense Company is actively seeking a Cyber Threat Intel Analyst to apply their technical and analytic expertise to evaluate advanced and emerging cyber threats targeting Federal Departments and Agencies (D/A) and National Critical Functions (NCF). The selected candidate will produce all-source, strategic cyber intelligence assessments using various industry and government tools and classified and unclassified data sets. They will Identify, Investigate, and Pursue cyber events of significance and communicate findings to key decision makers within the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) via a broad range of intelligence products while adhering to intelligence tradecraft and methods.

Position is contingent on successfully completing a program-based background investigation.

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum Bachelor’s with 5+ years of experience, MS 3+ years of experience or PHD 0+ years of experience
  • Active Top Secret
  • Familiarity with dia writing standards, and applicable knowledge on icd203 & icd106 standards.
  • Understanding of indicators of compromise and how they are utilized with CTI.
  • Knowledge on how to use and implement the MITRE framework.
  • Working knowledge of what an APT is.
  • How to utilize TTP's from an APT to leverage against potential targets

Soft requirements:

  • Ability to effectively communicate, good interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
  • Understanding of how to incorporate predictive analysis

Desired Qualifications:

Closing Statement:

XOR Security, An Agile Defense Company offers a very competitive benefits package including paid health insurance coverage from first day of employment, 401k with a vested company match, vacation and supplemental insurance benefits.

XOR Security, An Agile Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). M/F/D/V.

Citizenship Clearance Requirement
Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation - Applicants must meet eligibility requirements – US CITIZENSHIP and AGENCY CLEARANCE REQUIRED.