Threat Analyst - Professional Services

Threat Analyst- Hybrid- Bethesda, MD

As a Threat Analyst on our client's professional services team, you will conduct research and perform technical analysis to support the mission of the US Government Intelligence Community and Defense Agencies. This role directly supports client-driven data analysis and finished intelligence reporting on technical topics (i.e. tracking emerging threats, assessing nation state capabilities, tracking malicious infrastructure, and identifying new TTPs). Previous security and cyber threat intelligence experience is required.

What you'll do:

• Conduct security research across technical data sets to respond to customer requests
• Produce finished intelligence reports and support intelligence briefings
• Support other security researchers and data scientists who require cyber threat acumen to influence their data analysis and threat modeling needs
• Develop signatures to identify and track malicious or vulnerable Internet infrastructure
• Stay on top of developments within the cyber threat landscape and track key developments across classified and OSINT sources
• Work with Product and Engineering teams to ensure that Censys collects data to support analytical research needs

What you'll bring:

• TS/SCI Clearance + Full Scope Poly or CI Poly
• Experience with network scanning tools (ZMap or Censys preferred)
• Background in computer security, including experience conducting threat analysis research
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (e.g., DNS, BGP, TCP/IP)
• Proficiency conducting data analysis using SQL and Python
• BA/BS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Information Security and/or Threat Intelligence
• Excellent written and verbal communication; unwavering attention to detail and ability to convey complex technical and non-technical concepts

What will set you apart:

• MA/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or a related field
• Knowledge of open source intelligence gathering tools and techniques

The base salary range for this role is expected to land between $180,000 and $210,000 as well as bonus and equity.