Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

@ Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Servicesaccenturefederalservices.com

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Leesburg, VA
Posted 1 week ago

About the job

Accenture Federal Services supports US government missions with innovative tech. The role focuses on cyber threat analysis, researching adversary tactics, and producing intelligence reports to enhance security and protect enterprise networks.

Requirements

  • 1+ year network or UNIX/Linux admin
  • 3+ years incident detection experience
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Certifications: Security+, GSEC, SSCP
  • Experience in cyber threat analysis

Qualifications

  • Strong analytical and writing skills
  • Familiarity with threat platforms
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK
  • Security clearances preferred

Full job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. 

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. 

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!



We are seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to support a federal agency's threat intelligence mission. You will assist in identifying IOCs, producing threat intelligence products, and tracking adversarial TTPs to help the SOC stay ahead of emerging threats to enterprise networks and systems. You will work across both unclassified and classified reporting streams, building the research, writing, and analytic skills needed to grow into a senior intelligence role.

The Work: 

• Assist the SOC with identifying valid Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and implementing appropriate monitoring, alerting, or blocking.

• Contribute to internal and external cyber threat intelligence products for distribution to Federal Partners.

• Compile cyber threat data on present and emerging adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures through independent research.

• Assist in creating reports on key trends in cyber threat-related technology development affecting enterprise systems.

• Support Cyber Threat Hunt (CTH) by prioritizing threat actor TTPs based on recent intelligence reporting.

• Draft sections of Weekly Highlights and Weekly Activity Reports for senior analyst and lead review.

• Support historical tracking and trend reporting on phishing, malware, and scanning/probing activity.

• Assist with link analysis of technical data to identify patterns in targeting and attack timing.

Required Qualifications & Experience: 

  • A minimum of one (1) year professional experience in network or UNIX/Linux system administration, software engineering, or software development, and/or a bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in incident detection and response and/or cyber threat intelligence analysis, and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field (Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst specialization).
  • One or More of the following certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, GSEC, SSCP.

Preferred Qualifications:

  •  Familiarity with commercial or open-source threat intelligence platforms (MISP, ThreatConnect, Recorded Future, or similar). • Strong analytic writing skills and attention to source citation and confidence-level standards.
  • Working knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework. 

 

 

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

 


The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$74,800—$138,700 USD



What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation 

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If youare being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements 

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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