Cyber Threat Analyst
, DC, United States
Cyber Threat Analysts conduct analysis, digital forensics, and targeting to identify and counter foreign cyber threats against U.S. information systems, infrastructure, and cyber-related interests.
As a Cyber Threat Analyst at CIA, you will conduct all-source analysis, digital forensics, and targeting to identify, monitor, and counter threats posed by foreign cyber actors against US information systems, critical infrastructure, and cyber-related interests. Analysts will apply their scientific and technical knowledge to solve complex intelligence problems, produce short-term and long-term written assessments, and brief U.S. policymakers and the U.S. cyber defense community.
You will have the opportunity to maintain and broaden your professional ties throughout your career through academic study, collaboration with Intelligence Community peers, and attendance at professional meetings.
Opportunities exist for foreign and domestic travel, language training, and analytic tradecraft and management training. You will have an opportunity to develop deep substantive expertise and participate in broadening assignments with other offices in the Agency and across the U.S. Government.
You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Ability to work under tight deadlines
Excellent analytic abilities and relevant experience
Strong critical thinking, problem solving skills, and ability to think creatively
Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA , including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation
Desired Qualifications Interest in international affairs
Awareness of U.S. national security interests
Foreign language proficiency
Strong verbal presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise text
Research experience in international affairs
Ability to work in a team environment
Interest in a career that requires regular writing assignments
Education Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields: Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Digital Forensics
Cyber Security
Telecommunications
Information Assurances
Security Studies
A mix of international and technical studies
At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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