Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, Sr

ECS is seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, Sr to work in our Windsor Mill, MD office.  

 

Key Skills: Able to work independently; Strong interpersonal and communications skills; Must be able to work with professionals of varying sectors and skills and technical knowledge; Working knowledge in the cleared community; 6 years+ of experience in cyber counterintelligence and investigations background. 

 

Key Preferred Certifications: (One or more – all not required) SEC+ or CEH Certification, NET+ as an option to the CEH 

 

Position Summary:  

Iron Vine Security, a company of ECS Federal, is a rapidly growing information security and information technology company in Fairfax, VA. We are looking to hire a CTI Analyst Sr to provide a full range of cyber security services on a long-term contract in Baltimore, MD. The position is full time/permanent and will support a US Government civilian agency. The position is available immediately upon finding a qualified candidate with the appropriate background clearance. 

 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Perform IR requirements in support of SOC generated tickets for CTI support. 
• Perform technical analysis in response to the operational tickets and other ticketing systems  
• Generate analytical products and reports in response to the tickets.  
• Generate supporting documents such as a link analysis or timeline analysis for visual representation as needed  
• Track indicators identified during analysis by entering data in the tracking tool 
• Coordinate findings and/or submit inquiries as needed 
• Provide technical guidance and support the customer requested tasks  

 

CTI team conducts OSINT research on daily basis, and the role requires daily monitoring of social media activities involving CMS and the healthcare sector, whether directly or indirectly.  The activities involve identifying actionable technical indicators for SOC action; Articles of interest for the CMS leadership, identifying trends in the healthcare sector, and gauging the mood of the public towards CMS.   

• CTI analyst will perform general research or focused research on specific information of interest and provide findings to the CCIC teams and other recipients. 
• CTI analyst will provide research function to address the CMS Counterintelligence (CI). 
• CTI analyst will generate content for the requested presentation, whether it is for a recurring activity or an ad-hoc requirement.   
• CTI analyst will conduct system research of topical areas of interest and prepare the presentation. 
• CTI analyst will be responsible for preparing and delivering the presentation once assigned. 
• Due to the nature of the CTI mission, communications beyond CMS and HHS departments are often required to coordinate either analytical findings or to submit an RFI.