Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead

Key Role:

Lead the team in analyzing a variety of information and intelligence relevant to the threats to our industry’s systems, assets, and resources. Drive a threat-based security program that reaches across the firm’s many digital environments. Serve as liaison to the firm’s leadership, along with intelligence sharing partnerships interfacing with both government and professional associations. Comprehend technical intelligence analysis and serve as a technical intelligence resource supporting the firm. Plan, lead, and nurture process improvement initiatives with keen attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the big picture to avoid potential conflicts. Lead or participate in approved studies and provide additional analysis in response to specific threats and cyber incidents. Lead the planning and implementation of intelligence initiatives and interface with senior management and executive leadership. Work closely with and manage junior analysts in a Cyber Fusion Center (CFC) environment, while playing a pivotal role in overall functional strategic planning.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with traditional intelligence, including Cybersecurity, threat intelligence, Hunt, Red Team, or penetration testing

• Experience with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources to document results and analyze findings to provide meaningful products

• Experience with Cyber, computer network operations and manipulation, information operations or information warfare, or topical Cyber

• Experience with conducting technical intelligence analysis and serving as a technical intelligence resource supporting internal clients

• Knowledge of malware types, malware analysis tools and procedures, and how to report malware analysis output

• Knowledge of Splunk, MISP, Intrusion Detection Systems, network protocols, and security tools, including Snort, Suricata, or Bro, or Yara

• Ability to write high-quality intelligence assessments and briefings for a senior executive audience, work remotely, as required, and manage requirements as a senior analyst

• Ability to develop specific expertise, discern patterns of complex threat actor behavior, and communicate comprehension of current and developing Cyber threats

• Ability to obtain a security clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security or CS or 8+ years of experience with working in Cybersecurity in lieu of a degree

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with defining complex issues despite incomplete or ambiguous information clearly

• Experience with building out and running intelligence initiatives

• Knowledge of scripting languages, API functionality, and data access methodologies

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced work environment, multi-task, and handle truncated delivery deadlines

• Ability to work closely with and mentor junior analysts in a CFC environment

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Master's degree in CS, Information Systems, or a related field

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

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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 $93,300.00 to $212,000.00 (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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

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