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# Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $145,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems, Intelligence Analysis, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Packet Analyzer, Open Source Intelligence, Wireshark, Cyber Threat Analysis, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare, Splunk
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9073487/cyber-intelligence-operations-analyst

## About the Role

* 4+ years of experience supporting Cyber Operations Centers (SOC), cyber intelligence, network defense, threat intelligence, or related cybersecurity environments.
 * Experience utilizing Splunk, IDS/IPS platforms, packet analysis tools such as Wireshark, and other cyber monitoring technologies.
 * Strong understanding of cyber threat analysis, intelligence-driven defense methodologies, network security concepts, and incident analysis.
 * Bachelor's degree in a related discipline preferred; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
 * CompTIA Security+ certification required.
 * Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance required with eligibility for a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
 * Ability to support a weekend shift schedule (Friday-Sunday, 1620-0530).

## Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst to support a government organization focused on defending and securing critical Department of Defense networks and cyber operations. This position is onsite and supports a dedicated weekend shift team (Team 5: Friday-Sunday, 1620-0530). The Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst will provide intelligence-driven cyber defense support by analyzing threats, vulnerabilities, adversary activity, and operational trends across DoD networks. Join a mission-focused team responsible for enhancing cyber situational awareness and supporting the defense of critical national security infrastructure., * Collect, analyze, and produce intelligence on cyber threats, vulnerabilities, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

 * Support defensive cyber operations by providing intelligence analysis for cyber protection teams, readiness inspections, and operational missions.
 * Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and correlate intelligence reporting with vulnerability and threat data.
 * Monitor, analyze, and assess cyber events using security monitoring and threat detection tools while identifying trends and emerging threats.
 * Develop situational awareness reports, intelligence briefings, and operational products for leadership and cyber operations teams.


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