THREAT ANALYST WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
TekSynap
Sierra Vista AZ 85635 US
Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES * Analyzes data from multiple disparate sources to provide cybersecurity and privacy insight. Designs and implements custom algorithms, workflow processes, and layouts for complex, enterprise-scale data sets used for modeling, data mining, and research purposes.
* Guides preparation of the operational environment, responding to requests for information, and submitting intelligence collection and production requirements for intelligence planning and operations.
* Identifies collection authorities and environment; incorporating priority information requirements into intelligence collection management; developing concepts to meet leadership's intent. Determines capabilities of available intelligence collection assets; builds and disseminates intelligence collection plans; monitors execution of collection tasks to ensure effective execution of collection plans.
* Processes, validates, and coordinates submission of intelligence collection requirements. Evaluates performance of intelligence collection assets and operations.
* Developing intelligence plans to satisfy cyber operation requirements. Identifies, validates, and levies requirements for intelligence collection and analysis. Synchronizes intelligence activities to support organization objectives in cyberspace.
* Conducting target development at the system, component, and entity levels. Builds and maintains electronic target folders to include inputs from environment preparation and/or internal or external intelligence sources. Coordinates with partner target working groups and intelligence community members and presents candidate targets for vetting and validation. Assesses and reports on damage resulting from the application of military force and coordinates federal support as required.
* Performs analysis of collection and open-source data ensuring target continuity; profiling targets and their activities; and developing techniques to gain target information. Determines how targets communicate, move, operate, and live based on knowledge of target technologies, digital networks, and applications. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Active DoD TS/SCI
* 12 Years of experience in cybersecurity or intelligence threat analysis, implementing Federal guidance while incorporating industry best practices. Knowledgeable in DoD Enterprise services.
* 10+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's or 8+ years with Master's with relevant IT degree.
* ITIL Foundations certification required within 3 months of start.
* Certificates in Cyber Threat Analysis:
* Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
OR * * One of the following advanced cyber security certifications or Trainings:
* CISSO or CPTE or CySA+ or CFR or FITSP-A or GCSA or GPEN or CCE or CISA or CISM or GCIH or GSNA OR * * Army Training: Information Protection Technician WOAC (Cert), Network Management Technician WOBC (Cert), Information Services Technician WOBC (Cert), COURSE ABBR NM ISSM, COURSE ABBR NM NSVT, COURSE ABBR NM ADV NET ANALYST, or WSS 012 - The Cyber Training Range - DCO
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Demonstrated experience in leading large, technical complex organization. Must have an in-depth understanding of advanced concepts and processes and experience applying these with little to no guidance. Must be able to provide guidance to others. Must be able to perform successfully in complex, unstructured situations.
* Demonstrated understanding of U.S. Army IT operational and technical requirements Overview We are seeking a Threat Analyst Specialist to join our Team. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Technology moving at the speed of thought embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com . Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond STOP. Additional Job Information WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Location: Sierra Vista, AZ/Fort Huachuca, AZ
* Type of environment: Primarily office
* Noise level: Low
* Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday.
* May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
* Amount of Travel: Up to 25% with possibility of more based-on mission requirements and future organizational growth PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE * Citizenship: US
* Clearance requirement: DoD TS/SCI OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as protected status). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact for assistance.
* Guides preparation of the operational environment, responding to requests for information, and submitting intelligence collection and production requirements for intelligence planning and operations.
* Identifies collection authorities and environment; incorporating priority information requirements into intelligence collection management; developing concepts to meet leadership's intent. Determines capabilities of available intelligence collection assets; builds and disseminates intelligence collection plans; monitors execution of collection tasks to ensure effective execution of collection plans.
* Processes, validates, and coordinates submission of intelligence collection requirements. Evaluates performance of intelligence collection assets and operations.
* Developing intelligence plans to satisfy cyber operation requirements. Identifies, validates, and levies requirements for intelligence collection and analysis. Synchronizes intelligence activities to support organization objectives in cyberspace.
* Conducting target development at the system, component, and entity levels. Builds and maintains electronic target folders to include inputs from environment preparation and/or internal or external intelligence sources. Coordinates with partner target working groups and intelligence community members and presents candidate targets for vetting and validation. Assesses and reports on damage resulting from the application of military force and coordinates federal support as required.
* Performs analysis of collection and open-source data ensuring target continuity; profiling targets and their activities; and developing techniques to gain target information. Determines how targets communicate, move, operate, and live based on knowledge of target technologies, digital networks, and applications. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS * Active DoD TS/SCI
* 12 Years of experience in cybersecurity or intelligence threat analysis, implementing Federal guidance while incorporating industry best practices. Knowledgeable in DoD Enterprise services.
* 10+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's or 8+ years with Master's with relevant IT degree.
* ITIL Foundations certification required within 3 months of start.
* Certificates in Cyber Threat Analysis:
* Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
OR * * One of the following advanced cyber security certifications or Trainings:
* CISSO or CPTE or CySA+ or CFR or FITSP-A or GCSA or GPEN or CCE or CISA or CISM or GCIH or GSNA OR * * Army Training: Information Protection Technician WOAC (Cert), Network Management Technician WOBC (Cert), Information Services Technician WOBC (Cert), COURSE ABBR NM ISSM, COURSE ABBR NM NSVT, COURSE ABBR NM ADV NET ANALYST, or WSS 012 - The Cyber Training Range - DCO
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Demonstrated experience in leading large, technical complex organization. Must have an in-depth understanding of advanced concepts and processes and experience applying these with little to no guidance. Must be able to provide guidance to others. Must be able to perform successfully in complex, unstructured situations.
* Demonstrated understanding of U.S. Army IT operational and technical requirements Overview We are seeking a Threat Analyst Specialist to join our Team. TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Technology moving at the speed of thought embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com . Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any vaccination requirements mandated by contract, applicable law or regulation. By applying to a role at TekSynap you are providing consent to receive text messages regarding your interview and employment status. If at any time you would like to opt out of text messaging, respond STOP. Additional Job Information WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Location: Sierra Vista, AZ/Fort Huachuca, AZ
* Type of environment: Primarily office
* Noise level: Low
* Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday - Friday.
* May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
* Amount of Travel: Up to 25% with possibility of more based-on mission requirements and future organizational growth PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE * Citizenship: US
* Clearance requirement: DoD TS/SCI OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as protected status). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact for assistance.