Cyber Threat Analyst

ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our cybersecurity experts work to protect the functions and missions that are vital to our people, government, and military through proactive planning and strong public-private partnerships. 

We’re currently hiring a Cyber Threat Analyst to support a federal cybersecurity client as part of our team helping to secure and protect the Nation’s critical infrastructure resilience. This role will provide technical and analytical insights into information related to cyber incidents, vulnerabilities, and threat actor activity.

This position is a hybrid role and on-site work will be conducted in Arlington, VA. Candidates must be located in the National Capital Region and be prepared to work at the designated location up to three days per week, with the possibility of additional on-site days as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess threat and vulnerability information shared by partners for potential impact to federal agency systems and critical infrastructure

• Determine validity and impact of threat information, provide analysis, and collaborate to determine necessary partner notifications and potential product development

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate timely and informed cyber incident response activities

• Draft and ensure quality control of external partner communications related to vulnerability notifications and other operational coordination activities

• Monitor inboxes and other real-time communication channels for partner communications, respond to cyber partner inquiries, coordinate cybersecurity products (alerts, advisories, etc.) among targeted partners for technical before public distribution

• Apply knowledge of evolving cyber threat landscape, emerging threats, and geopolitical events and trends to enhance the organization’s operational mission

What you will need:

• 3+ years of related professional experience

• U.S. Citizenship required (required by federal government for position)

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required

Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

• Industry standard certifications are a plus (CompTIA Sec+, CEH, etc.).

• Cyber operations, analysis, and/or incident management response experience

• Prior experience supporting a federal government client, preferably in the national security field

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Excellent communications skills—both written and verbal—and ability to brief senior-level clients on operational activity

• Ability to apply knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, policies, and procedures in a high-paced operational environment

• Customer service orientation with strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist<