> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1308771-cyber-threat-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1308771-cyber-threat-analyst). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Threat Analyst - **Company:** Vets Inc - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Open Source Technology, Open Source Intelligence, Security Information and Event Management, Mitre Att&ck, Malware, Cyber Threat Analysis, Cybercrime - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/281658/cyber-threat-analyst-active-top-secret-clearance-required-virginia-va-clarksville ## 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. \n \n + An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree. \n \n * Possess and maintain, or be able to obtain before start date, one of the following professional certifications:\n \n + CASP+ CE; CCNP Security; CEH; CFR; CHFI; CISA; CISSP (or Associate); Cloud+; CND; CySA+; GCED; GCIH; GICSP; SSCP\n \n * Demonstrated strong writing and briefing skills; experience delivering reports to senior leadership.\n * Expertise in adversarial cyber actors, historical cyber activity, and the current cyber landscape.\n * Experience conducting research on classified systems and utilizing open-source cyber resources.\n * Knowledge of how USG personnel are targeted domestically and overseas by cyber threats.\n * Technical proficiency in cybersecurity principles, including malware analysis, network defense, and incident response.\n * Demonstrated familiarity with intelligence tradecraft, cyber threat intelligence methodologies, and cyber threat frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, etc.).\n * Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment while managing multiple priorities.\n * U.S. citizenship required.\n * Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance.\n, * Regional cyber threat expertise with knowledge of historical and current adversarial activity.\n * Strong analytical writing and briefing skills, with the ability to communicate complex threats clearly.\n * Technical proficiency in malware analysis, intrusion techniques, and exploit trends.\n * Experience conducting research on classified systems and integrating OSINT resources.\n * Deep understanding of adversarial targeting of USG personnel and critical infrastructure.\n * Experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM tools.\n * Knowledge of foreign cyber threat actors and their strategic objectives.\n * Previous experience in a government, military, or intelligence community (IC) role.\n ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [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) - [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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents)