Cybersecurity Threat Analyst

6 days ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States MIT Lincoln Laboratory Full time
Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Threat Analyst to join our team at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. This role involves conducting in-depth analysis of cyber threats, researching external malicious cyberactivity, and identifying methods to mitigate risk to networked systems.

Responsibilities:
  • Rapid assessment and determination of active threats
  • Perform threat analysis on suspicious messages to determine if spam, phishing, and/or targeted email
  • Investigate sensor detections and alerts to determine severity of threat or false positive
  • Through log and data analysis, determine scope or extent at which other systems were exposed to the same threat
  • Coordinate efforts among analysts to enhance mitigation efforts and avoid duplication of efforts
  • Coordinate with Security Services Department on threat impact, nature, and potential scope
  • Publish detailed Threat Assessment reports as required
  • Identify, implement, or request solutions (e.g., blocks) to mitigate future risk to the Laboratory

Requirements:
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification or equivalent
  • An understanding of TCP/IP network protocols and application layer protocols (e.g., HTTP, SMTP, DNS, etc.)
  • Good understanding of Windows, Mac, and Linux Operating Systems and Event logging
  • Strong working knowledge of security tools and devices, including SIEM and SOAR tools
  • Previous experience in developing and implementing detection mechanisms
  • Working knowledge of Cyber Security in Cloud / DevSecOps, including scripting (Python preferred)
  • Scripting knowledge, including use of APIs to perform integration with systems where possible
  • Previous experience developing and deploying cybersecurity solutions to popular cloud platforms
  • Previous experience analyzing network or system logs for malicious activity
  • Some experience in malware analysis and/or reverse engineering, as well as analyzing email attachments and URL links for malicious content
  • Previous experience developing automations and/or playbooks in SOAR environments for response and remediation
  • Knowledge of industry standards, such as MITRE ATT&CK, Cyberthreat Kill Chain, and NIST standards
  • Ability to work independently toward delivery of goals as well as collaborate in team efforts
  • Skill in interviewing users to determine source of potential malware or suspicious activity
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits: As an employee of MIT, you can enjoy comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, a MIT-funded pension, matching 401K, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and continuing education programs, mentorship programs, and more. We also offer a range of work-life balance options and discounts on various services.

Estimated Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, based on location and level of experience.

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