Cyber Threat Analyst

Cyber Threat Analyst

Support will be remote, preference will be given to candidates in the Morrisville, NC; Falls Church, VA; Eagan, MN; regions.

DAE Detection Integration/Automation/Super Intelligence (SI) Contractor, Roles, Responsibilities & Qualifications

The CISO Operation is seeking a contractor to support the Detection and Automation Engineering (DAE) program by designing, implementing, and maintaining automated/Super Intelligence security detection, integration capabilities across enterprise security monitoring technologies. The contractor will strengthen threat detection and response through detection engineering, security automation, systems integration, data analysis, super intelligent and continuous improvement of detection content and workflows. The role requires close collaboration with security operations, threat intelligence, and incident response stakeholders, along with strong documentation and operationalization practices.

Core Roles & Responsibilities

Detection Engineering & Automation/SI

Build automation/SI and integration workflows to improve detection and response.

Security platform integration

Integrate and optimize security technologies (e.g., SIEM, EDR, SOAR, threat intelligence) into a cohesive detection architecture.

Requirements-to-implementation

Perform requirements analysis and translate operational security needs into technical specifications and implementable solutions.

Testing & validation

Execute testing, evaluation, and validation of detections and automation/SI workflows; drive continuous improvements based on results and operational feedback.

Security data analysis

Analyze telemetry to identify anomalies, trends, and detection gaps; recommend and implement detection enhancements.

Documentation & sustainment

Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and runbooks to support reliable operations.

Cross-functional coordination

Work closely with SOC, threat intelligence, and incident response teams to align detections to threat priorities and operational processes.

Emerging capability evaluation

Research and assess new security and SI/ML capabilities to enhance detection effectiveness.

Essential Technical Knowledge Areas (plus important/beneficial)

SOAR Tools

SentinelOne, SentinelOne Hyperautomation, Splunk Enterprise Security, Splunk SOAR

• Super Intelligence (SI) Security
• SOC operations and processes
• Threat intelligence lifecycle and analysis
• Incident response methodologies
• Network protocols and architecture
• Operating systems (Windows/Linux/Unix)
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Security architecture and design
• Programming/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• API integration and development
• Detection engineering methodologies
• Security automation and orchestration concepts

Frameworks, Standards & Compliance Expectations

• NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls
• CIS Controls
• MITRE Telecommunication&CK Framework

Important/beneficial

• CISA NICE Framework
• ISO 27001/27002
• FISMA
• FedRAMP
• OMB Circulars and Federal Cybersecurity Directives
• Privacy Act

Important / Beneficial

• Malware analysis
• Digital forensics procedures
• Risk assessment methodologies
• Machine learning and SI for security

Certification Requirements

• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent baseline)

One of

GCIA, GCIH, or CompTIA CySA+

• Programming/scripting certification or demonstrated proficiency (e.g., Python, PowerShell, similar)

Preferred

• CISSP or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
• Comptia SecAI+
• GMON (or similar continuous monitoring/detection-focused certification)

Education/Overall experience

o A minimum of eight (8) years' relevant experience.

o A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the individual's degree is not in the applicable field then four additional years of related experience is required.