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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $195,050.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Open Source Technology, Windows PowerShell, Kusto Query Language, Security Information and Event Management, Scripting, Office365, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9030116/cyber-threat-intelligence-analyst ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree with 8+ yrs of experience or Master's Degree with 6+ yrs of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degrees. * Must hold an IAT Level II or higher certification (or obtain within 180 days). (e.g., CompTIA Security +, CySA+, GSEC and SSCP) or (CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED, and GCIH) * Must hold a CSSP Analyst certification (or obtain within 180 days). (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, Cloud+, GIAC Global Information Assurance Certification (GCIA)) * Must hold a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification (or obtain within 180 days). (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, Cloud+, EC-Council CEH, CND, CHFI, GIAC GICSP, and ISC2 SSCP) * Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of networking protocols, computing security elements (IDS/IPS, Firewalls), and experience with data correlation and analysis. * and ability to passprior to start and maintain throughout employment * Advanced Threat Analysis: Demonstrated expertise in analyzing malware reports, forensic data, and packet captures to extract actionable intelligence. * Framework Proficiency: Expert-level understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain and Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis. * Intelligence Platforms: Experience utilizing Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) such as Anomali, ThreatConnect, or MISP. * Analytical Writing: Strong ability to translate technical findings into concise, non-technical briefings for senior leadership. * Scripting & Querying: Proficiency with Python or PowerShell for data scraping/automation; familiarity with SPL, KQL, or Elastic DSL for querying large datasets. * Cloud & Infrastructure: Experience analyzing threats targeting AWS, Azure, O365, and containerized environments. * Global Landscape Knowledge: Deep understanding of geopolitical trends and how they influence cyber-adversary activity. #ms ## Description The Leidos Digital Modernization sector is looking for a to support a Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) team in Washington, DC. Our team provides mission critical, 24/7 operational support to the customer's mission of protecting federal networked systems and services from cyber threats impacting national security. We are looking for a self-starter who is capable of independently performing their daily tasks but also works well within a team that requires significant coordination and communication. While this position will primarily work during core hours (0600 - 1600), this position will be supporting a team of analysts working 24/7 rotating shifts (days, swings, nights). As such, * Lead the production of strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence reports to inform stakeholders of emerging threats, actor motivations, and potential impacts. * Analyze adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK to develop comprehensive profiles of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) relevant to the enterprise. * Drive the end-to-end intelligence cycle, including developing Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs), managing collection plans, and disseminating actionable intelligence to defensive teams. * Maintain proactive situational awareness by evaluating DoD, IC, and open-source reporting to forecast shifts in the threat landscape and identify systemic vulnerabilities before they are exploited. * Evaluate the fidelity of Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Indicators of Behavior (IOBs); manage the ingestion, enrichment, and expiration of threat data within a Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP). * Provide the intelligence foundation for Hunt missions and Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) by delivering "Indications & Warnings" and actionable pivot points for internal investigations. * Design solutions to automate the delivery of threat data to security controls (SIEM/SOAR/Firewalls) and develop scripts to streamline data collection and correlation. * Provide recommendations for executive-level decision-making regarding risk management, security architecture improvements, and intelligence-driven defense strategies. ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [JavaScript? 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