Cyber Intelligence Analyst with Security Clearance - Colorado Springs, CO, United States - Operational Surveyors, Inc.

Description

Operational Surveyors, Inc
(OPSurv) is a woman-owned, small business that has dynamically pioneered innovative methods for analyzing threats and assessing risks for the U
S
military, federal, state, and local governments, and the business community
Since 2007, our organization has specialized in providing our public and private sector clients with in-depth knowledge of threats and other factors that may impact their operations both locally and globally


POSITION TITLE:
Operational Surveyors, Inc
(OpSurv) is seeking a Cyber Intelligence Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)


LOCATION:
Colorado Springs,


CO CLEARANCE:

TS with SCI eligibility OVERVIEW:
The Cyber Intelligence Analyst supports the Intelligence Division
The Intelligence Division collects and integrates intelligence community (IC) data on global cyber and electronic warfare (EW) threat trends relevant to the Missile Defense System (MDS) community
The primary focus is on cyber/EW threats to entities involved in missile defense, including the MDA, Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Industrial Base (DIB), and MDS stakeholders
The cyber intelligence function supports Information Management (IM), Information Technology (IT), and Information Assurance (IA) Risk Management and Test processes at MDA
Additional organizations the Analyst will liaise with include NSA, DIA, U.S
strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), U.S
Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), U.S
Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), NASIC, CIA, Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cyber Intelligence Analysts shall provide intelligence on cyber/EW threats to the BMDS
Assist Cyber Assistance Teams (CATs) whose primary goal is to defeat cybersecurity threats at the source and deter or deny future attacks through tailored mitigation strategies

The analysts shall leverage open source and intelligence community resources and capabilities to understand threat techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) and ascertain threat/attack vectors facing industry and MDS-related networks and systems.

1

Cyber Threat Analysis and Mitigation Support:

• Provide intelligence on cyber/EW threats to the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).
• Assist Cyber Assistance Teams (CATs) in defeating cybersecurity threats and developing tailored mitigation strategies.
• Leverage open-source and IC resources to understand threat techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) targeting industry and MDS-related networks.

2

Liaison and Collaboration:

• Coordinate with IC partners to gather cyber intelligence affecting DIB partners, MDS, and specific MDA programs
• Liaise with Command Combatant Commands (CCMDs), MDA, and other stakeholders to coordinate cyber intelligence requirements and studies.

3

Analysis and Reporting:

• Consolidate threat data to support CAT assessments and post-mission reporting.
• Develop ad hoc reports and products to address emergent requirements and ensure situational awareness.
• Manage the Intelligence Community Request for Information (RFI) process and relay critical intelligence across MDA.

4

Intelligence Support and Engagement:

• Respond to ad hoc taskings for cyber/EW threat intelligence.
• Support the Intelligence Requirements Division's Cyber Intelligence Team (CIT) efforts to enhance MDS cybersecurity.
• Present cyber threat intelligence briefings and updates to senior leaders and relevant program offices.

5

Risk Assessment and Intelligence Integration:

• Provide cyber threat intelligence support for MDA risk assessments focusing on system spirals and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and submit Priority Requirements (PRs) to address MDA's intelligence needs.

6

Product Development and Dissemination:

• Research, develop, and disseminate cyber threat intelligence reports and products.
• Post products on approved portals and distribute intelligence reporting to MDA customers.

7

Meeting Support and Exercises:

• Participate in meetings and working groups to provide cyber threat intelligence support.
• Support cyber tabletop exercises (CTTXs), cooperative vulnerability penetration testing (CVPA), and adversarial assessments (AA)

Qualification Requirements:

Education:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as history, political science, sociology, or other social science disciplines.

Preferred certifications:
Security+ (SEC+), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Network+ (Net+), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

• Minimum 7 years' experience in cyber threat analysis.

Clearance:
Top Secret (TS) with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.

Functional Requirements:

• Execute analytical tasks and utilize relevant techniques and processes.
• Develop or use analytic tools for technical and administrative support activities.
• Work independently or lead teams to resolve problems.
• Apply strong oral and written communication skills.
• Provide daily supervision and direction to support teams.