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# Cyber Threat Analyst

- **Company:** CACI International Inc.
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $113,200.0 - $237,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Data Analysis, Computer Forensics, Data Recovery, Data Visualization, Linux, Digital Forensics, Intelligence Analysis, Pcap, Linux Commands, Log Files, Windows PowerShell, Reverse Engineering, Web Hosting Services, Scripting, Cyber Threat Analysis, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/80DEF2C74C674426A9AB577449C82456/job/

## About the Role

If chosen, YOU will get to work with an agile, fast paced team focused on defending our client's global networks through threat hunting and tactical analysis of ongoing attacks. In this role, you will challenged to dig into various platforms to discover data anomalies. This person should have a wide range knowledge and skills, such as computer forensics/mobile device forensics, data recovery, reverse engineering intrusion analysis and methodologies, intelligence analysis, and vulnerability assessments. If chosen, YOU will have the opportunity to work on highly visible projects that directly make an impact to the Nations mission. YOU will be a motivated, passionate leader with the ability to drive our long-term strategic goals with daily tactical objectives. YOU will be a critical component in taking complex problems and delivering solutions that are simple yet elegant., Required:

Active TS/SCI with required polygraph clearance.

Bachelors degree.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical analysis, digital forensics, technical targeting, or similar relevant technical experience.

Fundamental understanding of networking, with basic knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems

Comfortable with Windows and Linux command line tools (PowerShell)

Proficient in data exploitation and data analysis.

Proficient in analyzing log files from web hosting services and other technical infrastructure.

Proficient in analyzing and exploiting RAW PCAP collections.

Ability to articulate technical information to non-technical audiences.

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to think strategically.

Ability to express complex ideas and insights verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.

Ability to remain open minded and change opinions based on new information and requirements.

Ability to pay attention to details, ensuring accuracy in documentation.

Knowledge of IT defensive best practices.

Demonstrated experience employing visualization tools to display network graphs, workflows using COTS products or custom scripts

## Description

Use GOTS, commercial, and/or open source data exploitation and visualization tools for analysis, preferably broad in scope.


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