Cyber Threat Analyst

Description & Requirements

Maximus is looking for a Cyber Threat Analyst who can provide technical and analytical insights into information related to cyber incidents, vulnerabilities, and threat actor activity.

They will also support daily operations management, communication with partners, and other administrative or program management duties as needed.

This is an onsite position in Arlington, VA; candidates must be located in the National Capital Region and willing/able to work in-person up to several times per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Perform complex risk analyses and risk assessment.

- Establish and satisfy Information Assurance (IA) and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.

- Support customers in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies.

- Advise information system owners on client/project security policies and requirements for systems.

- Keep abreast of emerging security technologies and make appropriate recommendations regarding the enhancement of the security posture of systems and their implementation.

Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assess threat and vulnerability information shared by partners for potential impact to federal agency systems and critical infrastructure

- Determine validity and impact of threat information, provide analysis, and collaborate to determine necessary partner notifications and potential product development

- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate timely and informed cyber incident response activities

- Monitor inboxes and other real-time communication channels for partner communications, respond to cyber partner inquiries, coordinate cybersecurity products (alerts, advisories, etc.) among targeted partners for technical before public distribution

- Apply knowledge of evolving cyber threat landscape, emerging threats, and geopolitical events and trends to enhance the organization's operational mission

Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:

- 5+ years of related professional experience

- U.S.

Citizenship required (required by federal government for position)

- Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

- Industry standard certifications are a plus (CompTIA Sec+, CEH, etc.).

- Cyber operations, analysis, and/or incident management response experience

Successful candidates will have:

- Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and ability to brief senior-level clients on operational activity

- Experience supporting a federal government client, with preference for DHS or other national security agencies

- Ability to apply knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, policies, and procedures in a high-paced operational environment

- Customer service orientation with strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and strategic thinking ...