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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Threat Analyst- Active Top Secret Clearance Required - **Company:** Veterans Inc. - **Location:** Clarksville, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $76,000.0 - $94,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Open Source Technology, Open Source Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management, Enterprise Software Applications, Mitre Att&ck, Malware, Cyber Threat Analysis, Cybercrime - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/58836088-cyber-threat-analyst-active-top-secret-clearance-required ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; 7 years with a Masters; 4 years with a PhD. + An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree. * Possess and maintain, or be able to obtain before start date, one of the following professional certifications: + CASP+ CE; CCNP Security; CEH; CFR; CHFI; CISA; CISSP (or Associate); Cloud+; CND; CySA+; GCED; GCIH; GICSP; SSCP * Demonstrated strong writing and briefing skills; experience delivering reports to senior leadership. * Expertise in adversarial cyber actors, historical cyber activity, and the current cyber landscape. * Experience conducting research on classified systems and utilizing open-source cyber resources. * Knowledge of how USG personnel are targeted domestically and overseas by cyber threats. * Technical proficiency in cybersecurity principles, including malware analysis, network defense, and incident response. * Demonstrated familiarity with intelligence tradecraft, cyber threat intelligence methodologies, and cyber threat frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, etc.). * Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment while managing multiple priorities. * U.S. citizenship required. * Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance., * Regional cyber threat expertise with knowledge of historical and current adversarial activity. * Strong analytical writing and briefing skills, with the ability to communicate complex threats clearly. * Technical proficiency in malware analysis, intrusion techniques, and exploit trends. * Experience conducting research on classified systems and integrating OSINT resources. * Deep understanding of adversarial targeting of USG personnel and critical infrastructure. * Experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM tools. * Knowledge of foreign cyber threat actors and their strategic objectives. * Previous experience in a government, military, or intelligence community (IC) role. ## Description * Need to have regional cyber threat expertise, a deep understanding of historical cyber activity, and a strong grasp of the current global cyber threat landscape. * Combine technical expertise with analytical writing and briefing skills to assess, contextualize, and communicate cyber threats. * Conduct research on classified systems and leverage open-source cyber resources to deliver intelligence-driven insights. * Must also be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of how U.S. Government (USG) personnel are targeted domestically and overseas by cyber adversaries. * Analyze cyber threats from state and non-state actors, identifying trends, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). * Conduct in-depth research on classified systems and leverage open-source intelligence (OSINT) to assess emerging threats. * Provide cybersecurity briefings and consultations to diverse audiences-including technical experts, non-technical stakeholders, and senior leadership-to support informed decision-making. * Monitor and evaluate adversarial cyber activity and its implications for USG personnel and critical infrastructure. * Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance situational awareness and strengthen cybersecurity posture. * Utilize technical expertise to assess malware, exploit trends, and cyber intrusion techniques. * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global cyber threats and actors, particularly those with strategic impact on U.S. interests. ## Related Videos - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Enhancing Workload Security in Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/356-enhancing-workload-security-in-kubernetes) - [Deep Fakes: The Lies We Can’t See](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1187-deep-fakes-the-lies-we-can-t-see) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Full Spectrum File Uploads](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/870-full-spectrum-file-uploads) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)