Cyber Analyst

Linthicum, MD

Job Description: 

XOR Security is currently seeking talented Cyber Analyst supporting our client at Linthicum Heights MD. Our premier clients within the Department of Defense for the Defense Cyber Crimes Center DC3). The DC3 program provides comprehensive Forensic, Malware Analysis, and Reverse Engineering support across the Defense enterprise by providing deep analysis of potential threat activity targeting critical DoD assets.

 

Details:

 

  • Serve as the technical intelligence expert and consultant on threat support to the Air Force Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems (CROWS).
  • Present Intelligence Community and Acquisition Intelligence threat assessments to a variety of senior executive and flag officer decision making bodies.
  • Serve as an Acquisition Intelligence and CRSG, CROWS, and CCP technical intelligence authority.
  • Serve as an all-source technical intelligence expert.
  • Knowledge of acquisition policy and guidance and the role intelligence plays throughout a weapons system's lifecycle; Acquisition Intelligence analysis mission and strategy; and the roles and responsibilities of field intelligence offices in support of USAF research laboratories, acquisition program offices, and life-cycle management, nuclear, sustainment, and system testing enterprises. Knowledge and expertise in USAF and USSF system components (hardware, software, firmware) and how each subsystem interrelates to enable mission capability OR an avionics communications background.
  • Understands the integration and interoperability of sensors, navigational aids, and other onboard digital subsystems. Has working knowledge of air, space, and ground data and voice links used by USAF, USSF, other DoD departments and coalition allies. Has working knowledge of offboard support equipment (maintenance aids, test equipment, etc). Has basic knowledge of the usage and implementation of common cryptographic equipment and standards.
  • Knowledge of a comprehensive range of intelligence research methods, techniques, and practices and advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods used to identify and analyze complex multi-source technical intelligence information to produce detailed intelligence capabilities and cyber threat assessments, identify cyber related intelligence deficiencies, and advocate for customer's cybersecurity requirements.
  • Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources, and producing intelligence requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities in support of customers' cyber threat and cyber risk management needs.
  • Skill in communicating clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, subordinates, contractors, academia, and other agencies to work out solutions to problems, prepare professional level documents and studies, and deliver General Officer (executive) level information and decision briefs. Ability to quickly assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data, and make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency and competing resource, based on mature judgment and experience and present and/or defend a position effectively.

Requirements:

  • BS 5+ Years, MS 3+, PhD 0+
  • Top Secret/SCI

Closing Statement:
XOR Security offers a very competitive benefits package including health insurance coverage from first day of employment, 401k with a vested company match, vacation and supplemental insurance benefits.

XOR Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). M/F/D/V.
Citizenship Clearance Requirement. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements – US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED.

 

Tags: Clearance DoD Malware Nuclear PhD Reverse engineering Risk management Strategy Top Secret TS/SCI

Perks/benefits: 401(k) matching Health care

Region: North America
Country: United States
Job stats:  17  3  0
Category: Analyst Jobs

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