ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Cyber Threat Analyst to join our team in Springfield, VA.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Conduct proactive threat hunts to uncover previously undetected adversary behavior, performing in-depth host and network log analysis, and delivering systematic threat assessments.
Manage cyber intelligence requirements and focusing cyber intelligence collection efforts. Identifying emerging cyber technologies, capabilities, or weapons which pose a threat to US or Allied systems.
Produce comprehensive cybersecurity reports, providing sourced and summarized threat intelligence, outlining threat hunt findings and limitations, and presenting recommendations to system owners, cyber defenders, and policy makers.
Research known adversarial Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) to identify foundational components, isolate associated host or network events, and enable threat mitigation, detection, and response.
Create custom cybersecurity dashboards to monitor host and network activity, enabling rapid identification of successful and unsuccessful intrusion attempts.
Perform analysis, correlation, and attribution of incidents to Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups.
Perform research and analysis of APT infrastructure and malicious binaries, external cyber threat intelligence reporting and production.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of experience in lieu of degree
5+ years of cyber experience
Experience with security technology or discipline such as Incidents and Warnings Management, Cybersecurity Operations, Cybersecurity Engineering
Knowledge of latest security principles, techniques, and protocols
IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security) certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to use MS Office, SIEM tools, Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills, Interpersonal and People Skills, Oral and Written Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Project Management Ability, Public Speaking Skills.
Ability to effectively interact with various levels of senior management is necessary
Ability to seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate best solution or practice
CNDSP-A (GCIA, GCIH, or CEH) or CNDSP-IR (GCIH, CSIH, or CEH) certification
Clearance Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.