Cyber Threat Analyst (Cybersecurity)

Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States; full-time on-site attendance Monday through Friday is required

Salary: $112,000–$179,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides national security, enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and mission capability solutions to government agencies and the U.S. armed forces.

What you will do

• Perform all-source cyber threat analysis and reporting for a Department of Defense customer.
• Develop analytical threat models and support threat studies using intelligence and related data.
• Scan suspicious files, pivot on indicators, and analyze malware characteristics using tools such as VirusTotal.
• Use Google Threat Intelligence, Recorded Future, and related tools to obtain, fuse, and analyze cyber threat intelligence.
• Prepare, submit, and present reports and issue papers to customer representatives.
• Provide guidance, leadership, and mentorship to less-senior analysts while tracking tasks in Jira.

Requirements

• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI is preferred.
• Associate degree plus 10+ years of experience; or bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years; or master’s degree plus 6+ years; or 3 years with a PhD. Four additional years of relevant experience or specialized training may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in cybersecurity analysis, incident response, or digital forensics, including knowledge of Department of Defense and service-level Army, Navy, and Air Force intelligence communities.
• Knowledge of advanced persistent threats, tactics, techniques and procedures, cyber threat actors, the cyber kill chain, indicators of compromise, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Proficiency with cybersecurity tools and technologies such as VirusTotal, DomainTools, SIEM, IDS/IPS, and forensic analysis tools, plus knowledge of operating systems and network protocols.
• Ability to supervise the handling of classified information and interpret complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing decision-makers and explaining technical information and threat impacts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders, including those in the Defense Industrial Base, and mentor less-senior analysts.

Nice to have

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Mathematics, or Software Engineering.
• CYSA+, CISSP, CEH, or CISM certification.
• Experience with telecommunications, computer science, or electronic warfare-related threat analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, high-performing environment supporting national security missions.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health savings account, disability coverage, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off, and company-paid holidays are available to eligible employees.
• Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus eligibility may apply depending on the position.
• AI tools are prohibited during interviews unless prior written authorization is obtained.

Hiring process

• The application period is estimated at 30 days from the posting date and may change according to business needs and candidate availability.
• Applicants may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and an identity-verification process; interview responses must be the candidate’s own.