TXCC - CTI Analyst (Cybersecurity Analyst III-IV)

The Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst performs advanced (seniorlevel) cybersecurity and information security analysis work, producing intelligence that informs Texas leadership, supports defenders across Texas Cyber Command, and enables collaboration with external partners. This role translates data, reporting, and technical findings into actionable intelligence that guides decisionmaking and strengthens cyber defense efforts. Operating under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment, the analyst works across strategic and technical domains and provides expert analysis to support the protection of state information systems and infrastructure.

Essential Job Duties

Intelligence Creation and Analysis

Researches, develops, and produces intelligence products that inform cybersecurity operations and executive decisionmaking. Analyzes threat actors, campaigns, and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) relevant to Texas government and critical infrastructure. Translates geopolitical and operational developments into cyber risk assessments, including identification of likely adversary actions and sectors at elevated risk. Produces a range of intelligence products, including executive briefings, strategic warning, campaign analysis, actor profiles, sectorspecific assessments, and incidentrelated reporting. Conducts indepth analytic efforts to identify trends, recurring exploit paths, access patterns, and emerging threats requiring sustained attention.

Intelligence Application and Operation Support

Applies cyber threat intelligence to support cybersecurity operations and organizational decisionmaking. Develops and disseminates indicators, detection logic, and contextual reporting to enable operational use by security teams. Supports active cybersecurity incidents by providing intelligence enrichment, attribution hypotheses, and contextual analysis to accelerate detection, response, and recovery efforts. Maintains a continuous feedback loop with security operations, incident response, and forensics teams to refine intelligence requirements and improve the effectiveness of intelligence products. Researches and analyzes cybersecurity threat indicators and behaviors to support the prevention, detection, containment, and mitigation of data security threats and incidents.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Engages with executive leadership, partner agencies, and external stakeholders to communicate cyber threat intelligence and represent the organization s intelligence function. Presents intelligence findings through briefings, reports, and discussions tailored to technical and nontechnical audiences. Supports interagency coordination and information sharing efforts. Promotes cybersecurity awareness by communicating relevant threat information and educating stakeholders on risks, trends, and best practices.

Tradecraft, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement

Maintains and advances intelligence tradecraft, analytic rigor, and continuous improvement of intelligence processes. Applies structured analytic techniques and ensures adherence to standards for sourcing, confidence assessment, and analytic integrity across all products. Leverages artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including large language model tools, to enhance analytic workflows while exercising appropriate judgment regarding accuracy, reliability, and appropriate use. Identifies opportunities to improve methodologies, tools, and processes to increase the quality, efficiency, and impact of intelligence outputs.

Must meet applicable U.S. citizenship requirements, successfully complete required background screening, and maintain eligibility to access the systems, facilities, and information necessary to perform assigned duties. Must successfully complete and maintain applicable operationalreadiness, incidentmanagement, and other required training within established timeframes.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Cybersecurity Analyst III Five (5) years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, allsource intelligence analysis, or a closely related analytic discipline

Cybersecurity Analyst IV Seven (7) years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, allsource intelligence analysis, or a closely related analytic discipline

Required Experience for All Levels

Demonstrated experience producing written intelligence products for varied audiences, from executive leadership to technical defenders

Working knowledge of adversary tradecraft, intrusion lifecycle concepts, and common analytic frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, kill chain)

Familiarity with indicator types, detection logic, and the lifecycle of technical indicators from discovery to dissemination

Ability to read and interpret technical artifacts (e.g., logs, network data, malware reports, vulnerability disclosures) to develop analytic judgments

Experience using AIassisted tools in an analytic workflow

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

Experience producing intelligence for state, local, federal, or military consumers, or for critical infrastructure operators

Regional or actorspecific expertise in one or more of: China, Russia, Iran, or DPRK cyber programs

Sectorspecific familiarity with energy, water, elections, public safety, healthcare, or financial services threat landscapes

Experience working alongside SOC, incident response, or threat hunting teams, including during active incidents

Familiarity with CTI platforms, indicator standards (e.g., STIX/TAXII), and detection languages (e.g., YARA, Sigma) sufficient to author or review content

Experience briefing senior executives or elected officials

Experience designing, integrating, or evaluating LLMbased analytic workflows, including prompt development and handling of sensitive data

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of:

Cybersecurity and information security principles, including adversary tradecraft, intrusion lifecycle concepts, analytic frameworks, and incident response practices.

Cybersecurity controls, practices, procedures, and applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Computer systems, networks, operating systems, applications, and security technologies, including their capabilities and limitations.

Intelligence analysis principles, including sourcing, confidence assessment, and structured analytic techniques.

Skill in:

Producing clear, concise, and analytically sound written products and briefings tailored to diverse audiences, including executive leadership and technical stakeholders.

Analyzing complex information, synthesizing strategic and technical context, and developing actionable insights and recommendations.

Effective oral and written communication, including presentations, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.

Use of cybersecurity tools, software, and analytic platforms to support intelligence production and analysis.

Ability to:

Exercise sound judgment in evaluating information, including assessing source reliability, analytic confidence, and limitations of available evidence.

Interpret technical artifacts (e.g., logs, network data, malware reports) to support analytic conclusions.

Work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt in a dynamic, evolving environment.

Apply structured problemsolving, build effective working relationships, and leverage emerging technologies, including AIassisted tools, responsibly and effectively.

Required to work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

May be required to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and hours other than regularly scheduled with supervisor approval

May be required to operate a state vehicle or vehicle on behalf of the State

Required to travel with possible overnight stays, as necessary

Required to conform to dress and grooming standards, work rules, and safety procedures

Required to follow nonsmoking policy in all state buildings and vehicles

The Texas Cyber Command (TXCC) is the state’s front line of cyber defense, established by the 89th Texas Legislature to protect Texans, critical infrastructure, and government systems from evolving cyber threats. Headquartered in San Antonio (a national hub of cybersecurity talent), TXCC unites threat detection, incident response, and statewide cyber readiness under one missiondriven agency to establish Texas as the most cyberresilient state in the nation. At TXCC, your work doesn’t just sit in a queue it actively secures, protects, defends, and educates over 31 million Texans every day.