Threat Hunting Analyst - Internship

At a glance

Open to

All branches

Format

In person

Length

121 - 150 days

Locations

1 location in Virginia

About the program

Jobs this program prepares you for

Eligibility & prerequisites

THIS ROLE IS IN PERSON AT EITHER ARLINGTON, VA OR PENSACOLA, FL. TS/SCI Required. • A Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines or at least (four) years directly related experience: Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Assurance, Mathematics, Intelligence Studies, Political Science, or International Relations. Equivalent years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of educational requirements and intimate knowledge of cybersecurity security applications with a preferred certification in one of the following: CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst Course, McAfee Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional, SANS 578 Threat Intel certification, or similar. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired for this position.• Experience with specific tools or systems: Threat intelligence platforms (e.g., OpenConnect, MISP, Analyst1), USG intelligence tools, nodal analysis software (e.g., Analyst's Notebook, Palantir), MITRE ATT&CK Framework, cybersecurity threat platforms (e.g., CrowdStrike Falcon, Google Threat Intelligence, Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence, etc)• Proficient (Independent) - Complete tasks with minimum supervisiono Demonstrates a good understanding of cognitive biases, cybersecurity principles, threats, vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, threat characteristics, methodologies, and tools.o Handles most tasks independently and accurately, with occasional guidance needed for complex issues.o Can identify key issues and escalate them appropriately.o Regularly seeks to improve process efficiency and quality through feedback or self-learning.• Advanced (Expert in Execution) - Perform tasks at a high-level of accuracy and efficiencyo Demonstrates an expert level of understanding of cognitive biases, cybersecurity principles, threats, vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, threat characteristics, methodologies, and toolso Highly skilled in the specific task area, with deep cybersecurity or cyber threat intelligence knowledge and expertise.o Can handle high-complexity tasks and make decisions independently.o Able to troubleshoot, analyze, and resolve problems effectively, even in ambiguous or high-pressure situations.o Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and anticipates challenges in task execution.o Mentors or guides junior analysts and provides insights for process improvement.

TO APPLY: Tailor a resume outlining the Jobs Description and Other Eligibility Factors. Title the email "Cyber Threat Analyst." Address the email to brandon.seay@cisa.dhs.gov. Include your separation date and availability dates (start/finish) in the body of the email.

Locations & contacts

• Arlington, VA 22201
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