Global Cyber Threat Analyst

Job Description

Redhawk Federal is hiring a Cyber Threat Analyst – Global Threat Analysis (GTA) for its' Federal Strategic Cyber program.

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Location: Arlington, VA (Full-time, On-site, 5-days per week)

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In this role, you will:

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• Need to have regional cyber threat expertise, a deep understanding of historical cyber activity, and a strong grasp of the current global cyber threat landscape.
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• Combine technical expertise with analytical writing and briefing skills to assess, contextualize, and communicate cyber threats.
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• Conduct research on classified systems and leverage open-source cyber resources to deliver intelligence-driven insights.
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• Must also be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of how U.S. Government (USG) personnel are targeted domestically and overseas by cyber adversaries.
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Key Responsibilities:

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• Analyze cyber threats from state and non-state actors, identifying trends, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
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• Conduct in-depth research on classified systems and leverage open-source intelligence (OSINT) to assess emerging threats.
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• Provide cybersecurity briefings and consultations to diverse audiences—including technical experts, non-technical stakeholders, and senior leadership—to support informed decision-making.
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• Monitor and evaluate adversarial cyber activity and its implications for USG personnel and critical infrastructure.
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• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance situational awareness and strengthen cybersecurity posture.
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• Utilize technical expertise to assess malware, exploit trends, and cyber intrusion techniques.
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• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global cyber threats and actors, particularly those with strategic impact on U.S. interests.
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Ideal Candidate Profile:

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• Regional cyber threat expertise with knowledge of historical and current adversarial activity.
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• Strong analytical writing and briefing skills, with the ability to communicate complex threats clearly.
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• Technical proficiency in malware analysis, intrusion techniques, and exploit trends.
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• Experience conducting research on classified systems and integrating OSINT resources.
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• Deep understanding of adversarial targeting of USG personnel and critical infrastructure.
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QUALIFICATIONS

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Minimum requirements:

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• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; 7 years with a Masters; 4 years with a PhD.
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• An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
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• Possess and maintain, or be able to obtain before start date, one of the following professional certifications:
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• CASP+ CE; CCNP Security; CEH; CFR; CHFI; CISA; CISSP (or Associate); Cloud+; CND; CySA+; GCED; GCIH; GICSP; SSCP
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• Demonstrated strong writing and briefing skills; experience delivering reports to senior leadership.
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• Expertise in adversarial cyber actors, historical cyber activity, and the current cyber landscape.
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• Experience conducting research on classified systems and utilizing open-source cyber resources.
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• Knowledge of how USG personnel are targeted domestically and overseas by cyber threats.
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• Technical proficiency in cybersecurity principles, including malware analysis, network defense, and incident response.
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• Demonstrated familiarity with intelligence tradecraft, cyber threat intelligence methodologies, and cyber threat frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, etc.).
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• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment while managing multiple priorities.
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• U.S. citizenship required.
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• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance.
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Desired Qualifications:

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• Experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM tools.
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• Knowledge of foreign cyber threat actors and their strategic objectives.
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• Previous experience in a government, military, or intelligence community (IC) role.
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