Cybersecurity Analyst

1 week ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Applied Research Associates (ARA) Full time

The Capital Area Division (CAD) of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) presents an exceptional opportunity for a Cyber Analyst skilled in recognizing, observing, and evaluating international cyber threats to Defense, Service, and Interagency information systems, networks, and critical infrastructure. This role routinely performs technical and comprehensive analyses that define foreign cyber actors and threats to effectively alert and safeguard U.S. national security components.

The Cyber Analyst plays a crucial role in the Defense Intelligence Enterprise deliverables, which include foundational assessments, warning reports, technical briefings, and various analytic documents. This position collaborates with the Intelligence Community, Defense Department, national laboratories, and academic institutions to tackle cyber-related threat challenges.

In addition, the Cyber Analyst provides mentorship to junior staff, reviews colleagues' work, contributes authoritatively to multi-disciplinary analytic teams, and stays updated on relevant cyber technologies, trends, and threats. The role requires the ability to articulate official government analytic positions during client interactions and represent Defense Intelligence Enterprise analytic units as necessary.

Essential Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, cybersecurity, political science, International Relations, or a related discipline.
  • U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in intelligence analysis is required.
  • Familiarity with DoD, Service, and other governmental computer network architectures, systems, and programs.
  • Practical knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and methodologies.
  • Experience in risk assessment to identify potential impacts and vulnerabilities associated with foreign and malign cyber threat actors.
  • Experience in data analysis and datasets to facilitate continuous cybersecurity monitoring activities.
  • Working knowledge of established Intelligence Community directives, standards, and tradecraft documents.
  • Ability to convey complex analyses in a manner understandable to diverse military audiences and senior government officials.
  • Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness to undergo a polygraph examination.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree and/or specialized coursework in computer science, Management Information Systems, cybersecurity, political science, International Relations, or a related field.
  • Experience in conducting Information Operations Computer Network Defense/Exploitation assessments.
  • DoD 8570/8140 cybersecurity certification, including CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+ Certification, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification, and/or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Certification.
  • Understanding of foreign military and adversary C4I and Computer Network Attack capabilities and technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with security monitoring, threat hunting, packet analysis, malware analysis, signature development, and/or shell scripting.

Company Overview:

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned global research and engineering firm recognized for delivering technically superior solutions to complex challenges in the physical sciences. Founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, ARA employs over 1200 professionals across various locations in the United States and Canada, offering a wide range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.

At ARA, employees are regarded as the company's most valuable assets. The organization believes that employee ownership promotes greater creativity and initiative, leading to enhanced performance and customer satisfaction. ARA equips its employees with the tools, training, and opportunities to take on more active roles as owners. The culture encourages innovation and experimentation, and employees can benefit from contributions that enhance both the company's success and their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, "Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit" encapsulates the ARA experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ARA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.

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