MITRE Corporation - Spring, TX
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Spring, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Senior Cyber Analyst at MITRE will lead high-impact efforts to enhance the safety and security of the United States through strategic and operational leadership in cyber threat intelligence and analysis. This role involves close collaboration with senior leaders and various teams to address complex cybersecurity challenges, focusing on areas such as criminal network analysis, digital marketplaces, and transnational criminal organizations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Threat Intelligence Analysis to research and analyze current and emerging cyber threats.
- Perform Cryptotracing and Blockchain Analysis to trace cryptocurrency movements associated with malicious activities.
- Provide Attribution Analysis to identify threat actors and correlate data sources.
- Monitor and Analyze Dark Web Activities to gather intelligence on cybercriminals.
- Develop Threat Reports and Briefings that translate technical findings into actionable insights.
- Collaborate Cross-functionally with analysts, engineers, and threat intelligence teams.
- Identify and Communicate Threat Trends to provide timely intelligence and risk assessments.
- Drive Problem-solving Initiatives to address complex cybersecurity issues.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, cryptotracing, or digital forensics, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or 3 years with a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience.
- Demonstrated analytical skills to analyze complex datasets and draw insights.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for creating analytical reports and presentations.
- Self-motivated with a proven track record of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work well within a team.
Nice-to-haves
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CEH, GCTI, GIAC).
- Master's degree in Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field with specialization in cryptocurrency analysis or Dark Web intelligence.
- Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis.
- Familiarity with intelligence-sharing platforms like ThreatConnect or MISP.
- Experience with trusted AI techniques applied to cybersecurity.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Exceptional professional development opportunities
- Culture of innovation that embraces diversity and inclusion
- Flexible work environment
- Career growth opportunities
