CYBER THREAT ANALYST III (LEVEL 3) WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

CLEARANCE REQUIRED : TS/SCI This job is located at: Hurlburt Field, FL Job description: conduct all-source analysis and targeting to identify, monitor, and counter threats posed by foreign cyber actors against AFSOC weapons systems/equipment, critical infrastructure, and AFSOC information systems. The employee will identify and analyze enemy cyber threats aimed at disrupting AFSOC operations and compromising vital systems, utilizing advanced intelligence gathering techniques to monitor and assess adversary activity in cyberspace. This includes monitoring threat intelligence sources such as security alerts, warnings, and other indicators to compile threat intelligence. The analyst will document and analyze malicious actor Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), providing strategic recommendations to counter hostile cyber operations effectively. Additionally, the employee will provide timely threat intelligence reports and briefings to inform decision-makers and support operational planning efforts. The analyst will work closely with intelligence community partners to share insights and coordinate responses to emerging cyber threats. They will apply Intelligence Community (IC) standards to analyze all source intelligence on current and emerging threats, ensuring that this analysis is shared with AFSOC customers and partners. Additionally, the analyst will produce routine intelligence assessments and cyber warning assessments to identify and evaluate emerging threats. Required Qualifications: Minimum 10 years hands-on experience in all-source intelligence analysis techniques and has a technical understanding of cyber threat landscapes, including adversary TTPs and Advanced Persistent Threats (APT). In addition, the employee must have a familiarity with threat intelligence platforms (TIP) and open-source intelligence (OSINT) collection methods. Employee requires the following certifications: NET Plus, SEC PLUS, Basic Digital Network Exploitation Analyst (DNEA) Job Qualification Requirement (JQR). Desired Qualifications: Contractor employee should have a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, intelligence studies, computer science, or a related filed with at least 8 years of additional experience in intelligence analysis and production. Employee should have familiarity with threat modeling frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and STRIDE. Finally, the following certifications are desired: Certified Ethical Hacking, Pen Test Certification, and Malware Analysis Certification. Why work for QSL? Our founders, Mel Wick and Bill Cronin, retired from storied careers in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Community. Like many Americans and military veterans, they felt a strong desire to support the nation's response to the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in any way they could. They established QSL to do just that, Stay in the Fight! QSL is built on a SOF culture, emphasizing selfless-service and teamwork. Our employees work to ensure that warfighters have every possible resource and all necessary support to safely accomplish their missions in defense of our nation. QSL's Benefit Package Because we believe our employees are our most valuable asset, offering a competitive comprehensive compensation package is very important to us. It is the goal of QSL to attract and retain the highest level of experience and technical talent necessary for successful performance. In order to accomplish this, we feel that it is necessary to provide satisfying work, an excellent work environment, and we continually monitor the marketplace to ensure that our total compensation/benefit package remains competitive. Listed below are some of our standard benefits. We combine all traditional paid time off (Federal holidays, sick time, leave time personal days, jury duty, bereavement, etc.) into one category which allows employees flexibility in how they use their leave time and enables them to better balance their career with their personal needs. * Combined Paid Time Off (PTO) * Medical, Dental, Life Insurance * Disability (Short-Term and Long-Term) * Vision Insurance (CONUS-based employees) * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Employee Referral Bonus Program * Employee Discount Programs * Critical Illness and Accident Insurance * Employee Assistance Program We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D.