Cyber Defense Analyst

Cyber Defense Analyst
The Opportunity:
As a cyber threat intel analyst, you know the key to detecting and deterring malicious activity is quality risk-based intel that maps to a tactical behavior. At Booz Allen, you can apply your expertise to investigate the most pressing cyber threats impacting the Army . This is your chance to guide a team as they take on the adversary's perspective, identify their motivations, and recommend ways to harden systems, reduce their attack surface, and thwart malicious actors.


As a lead cyber defense analyst on our team, you'll oversee the collection, documentation, assessment, and analysis of raw cyber threat information to enrich intelligence. You'll conduct strategic assessments on systems and networks and provide tactical analyses and influential recommendations for network operation. You'll be the key to discovering and correlating timely threat intel and deciphering what represents a real risk, and you'll play a lead role in cybersecurity threat mitigation. You'll use SIEM tools and threat intelligence feeds to identify potential threats as well as use forensics, network vulnerability, and malware analysis to conduct technical and all-source analysis of cyber threats, vectors, and capabilities.

Cyber threats are evolving. Booz Allen is committed to creating an environment where you not only keep pace with the industry but propel it forward. With access to academic programs, certifications, and opportunities to use expert tradecraft, we'll continuously invest in you so you can create the career you want as you grow.


Join us. The world can't wait.


You Have:

• 8+ years of experience supporting cyber operations in incident response, threat tracking, detection engineering, offensive operations, or cybersecurity and information assurance
• Experience with a query and analysis platform such as SIEM or EDR, or log analytics tools
• Experience analyzing endpoint, network, and log data to identify malicious or anomalous behavior
• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• DoD 8140 compliant security Certification such as Security +, CASP+, CISSP, CySA, or GIAC Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working with OT networks such as industrial control systems (ICS) or SCADA environments
• Experience working in ARNG, DA, or DoW, environments
• Experience conducting proactive, hypothesis-driven threat hunts in enterprise or industrial environments
• Experience mapping activity to frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
• Experience with the development of custom detection content, signatures, or behavioral analytics beyond out-of-the-box tooling
• Experience with scripting or programming such as Python or PowerShell, to automate analysis or build custom tooling
• Knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Ability to translate cyber threat intelligence into actionable hunt hypotheses, operational plans, and detection analytics
• Ability to design, test, and iterate on data collection strategies in constrained or complex environments, and clearly document findings and brief technical and non-technical audiences
• Possession of strong written and verbal communication skills

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.


Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .


Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.