Cyberspace Intelligence Threat Analyst, Journeyman

Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities to support defense and intelligence customers in cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics. The NSS seeks a Journeyman-level Cyberspace Intelligence Threat Analyst to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations, focusing on identifying, analyzing, and recommending mitigation strategies for cyber threats targeting Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) systems. This on-site support to USCYBERCOM J3, Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES) underpins USCYBERCOM support to national security objectives. Your greatest work is ahead! What you'll be doing Provide timely, accurate, relevant support that helps USCYBERCOM identify and assess emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the Cyberspace domain, with a focus on risks to OCO systems. Analyze and evaluate All-Source finished intelligence, single-source intelligence, and technical data from various sources to identify cyber threat patterns and anomalies. Produce and deliver recurring threat intelligence reports, summarizing relevant cyber threats to OCO infrastructure. Conduct and publish in-depth risk assessments to evaluate and categorize the risk posture of detected cyber threats while supporting development and refinement of risk assessment methodologies and tools used for threat categorization. Utilize Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) tools and apply analytical methodologies to perform technical analysis on critical cyber threats impacting OCO assets when required. Collaborate with operational, technical, and intelligence elements across USCYBERCOM to enhance situational awareness and threat response capabilities. Maintain a current understanding of advanced persistent threats (APTs), threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and cyber threat trends affecting national security. Maintain situational awareness of Cyberspace Operations (CO) crisis plans and execute on demand as needed. Provide situational awareness to a range of projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting Operational Planning Teams (OPTs). Support resource allocation decisions aligned with organizational objectives. Apply knowledge of cyber threats and attack methods from state and non-state adversaries and threats within Blue Space as the focus of threats. Develop and execute programs for assessing CO and validating operational performance characteristics. Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, and/or acquisition of cyber capabilities. Support integration and synchronization of intelligence planning activities with operational planning timelines. Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to daily activities. Communicate complex information clearly in verbal, written, and/or visual forms. What Leidos needs from you Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required. BA/BS degree or higher within Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or related field, or ability to complete degree within one year of hire. May substitute formal education with extended experience and technical certifications. Five plus years' experience within cyber intelligence analysis or a similar cyber threat analyst role, or eight plus years' total within the field of intelligence analysis. Demonstrated understanding of All-Source intelligence principles as applied to cyber. Experience with applicable SIGINT tools and techniques and ability to produce single-source intelligence products tailored to drive CO. Broad knowledge of Blue-space cyber capabilities and understanding of available cyber infrastructure or platforms to conduct Defensive (DCO) and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO). Knowledge of the range of CO and their underlying intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areas. Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and related terminology and operations of a wide range of communications media. Ability to produce timely, accurate analytical products, including documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, multi-task, and meet short deadlines. Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical data to non-technical audiences. Favorable if you have Masters' Degree or higher within Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Information Security, or related fields. Familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission. Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains. Experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Experience with Space-enabled CO. Formal training within Cyber Warfare and Joint Operations. Familiarity with data science concepts and applicability to CO. Familiar with Microsoft Power BI data visualization software. Familiarity with cyber threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK or Cyber Kill Chain. Desired Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CCNA Security, COMPTIA CySA+, COMPTIA Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP). Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Leidos Inc