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# Cyber Threat Analyst (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

- **Company:** Red Alpha
- **Location:** Anne Arundel County, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $225,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Network Security, Pcap, Network Forensics, Network Monitoring, Packet Analyzer, Network Protocols, Security Information and Event Management, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Wireshark, Snort (Software), Cyber Threat Analysis, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare, Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/8c9d3a63-72a0-4d46-9abc-5d14543c5117/cyber-threat-analyst-tssci-with-polygraph

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution
 * Atleast seven (7) years of relevant experience in the areas of intelligence, information security, network forensics, or security operations.
 * Ability to analyze and enrich data from multiple sources to generate actionable intelligence.
 * Experience with XKS for querying, fingerprinting, and identifying anomalous activity.
 * Proficiency with SIEM tools such as Elastic, Splunk, or similar platforms.
 * Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, packet analysis, and Wireshark.
 * Experience developing detection signatures using Zeek and/or Snort.
 * Knowledge of common cyber threats, attack vectors, and network defense strategies.
 * Experience designing and implementing network monitoring and threat detection solutions.
 * Ability to collaborate with technical teams to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.
 * Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

## Description

Job DescriptionA day in the life: We are seeking an experienced Cyber Analyst to support advanced network security monitoring, threat analysis, and cyber defense operations. This role focuses on analyzing network traffic, identifying malicious activity, and providing actionable intelligence to help protect critical systems and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will leverage expertise in network protocols, security monitoring tools, and forensic analysis to investigate complex cyber threats and support proactive defense strategies. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 * Conduct advanced analysis of network traffic to identify, investigate, and assess potential cyber threats.
 * Monitor and analyze security events using SIEM platforms and other network monitoring tools.
 * Perform packet-level analysis using PCAP data and network forensic tools to identify suspicious or anomalous activity.
 * Develop and refine detection methods, signatures, and monitoring strategies to improve threat visibility.
 * Create queries, perform fingerprinting, and identify atypical events using specialized analytic platforms.
 * Analyze and enrich data from multiple sources to generate actionable intelligence and security insights.
 * Collaborate with development and engineering teams to define requirements and enhance cybersecurity capabilities.
 * Evaluate common attack vectors and recommend defensive measures to strengthen network security.
 * Document investigative findings, methodologies, and threat assessments in detailed reports.
 * Present technical findings and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
 * Support continuous improvement of cyber tradecraft, monitoring processes, and threat detection capabilities.