Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Full Job Description

Are you looking for a career in the information security and criminal justice field? The Utah Statewide Information & Analysis Center (SIAC) is an amazing step on your career path. You'll be able to provide assistance to the citizens of Utah and make a difference in our communities.

Serve as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with specialties in strategic intelligence production, technical analysis, cyber threat hunting, and/or cyber outreach coordination. Conduct research regarding threat groups and evaluate intelligence on criminal tactics, techniques, and procedures. Analyze events to determine the impact on current operations and conduct research to determine adversary capability and intent. This may include giving and producing intelligence briefings, training, presentations, and organizing collaborative groups and outreach programs. Conduct outreach to increase security awareness and notification of specific threats. Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts perform entry level Information Security related duties in the areas of cybersecurity.As a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will:

• Collect and document raw information for further analysis and evaluation.
• Assess and analyze cyber threats and vulnerabilities and disseminate intelligence reports to stakeholders.
• Assist law enforcement with network analysis and criminal investigations.
• Coordinate and participate in necessary outreach to law enforcement, public and private sector, and cybersecurity professionals.
• Perform statistical and intelligence analysis by applying analytical tradecraft and best practices in analyzing data and reaching accurate conclusions.
• Analyze, summarize and/or review data; report findings, interpret results and/or make recommendations.
• Write or draft raw and finished intelligence reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.
• Form conclusions and develop recommendations for detection, deterrence, disruption and mitigation.
• Participate in community working groups or teams or other related assignments as needed/directed.
• Ensure the integrity and protection of networks, systems, and applications through cyber threat and network monitoring, performing on-demand vulnerability assessments, and investigations and reporting of incidents.

Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated skill in intelligence analysis and critical thinking
• Demonstrated skill in social media research and analysis
• Working level experience in the use of databases for entering data, searching and exploiting information and the development of intelligence to inform decision makers,
• Working level skills in spreadsheets, statistics, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Working level analytic report writing and presentations skills
• Demonstrated experience in security operations (SIEMs), network monitoring, and vulnerability management platforms (Tenable, Nessus, etc.)
• Knowledge of malware analysis concepts, methods, and techniques

Preference may be given to applicants who currently:

• Have SECRET National Security Clearance and have experience with Intelligence Analysis, Targeting, Information Security
• Have experience working on task forces or similar environments
• Have industry-recognized cybersecurity-related certifications (GIAC, CompTIA, etc.)
• Are a DPS employee

Additional Information:

• This position requires the successful candidate to be willing and available to travel both in state and out of state, including overnight stays when necessary.
• A level II background will be completed on candidates who accept a verbal, conditional offer.
• What does it mean to qualify to hold a security clearance? Please visit- https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-32/subtitle-A/chapter-I/subchapter-D/part-147
• Attend Subject Matter Expertise development training for this position.
• Completion of SECRET National Security Clearance submission packet (if clearance is not currently held by successful candidate).
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Benefits:
We offer the work life balance, opportunities for growth and the upward mobility you've been searching for! Affordable premiums for health, dental, vision benefits that begin on your first day of employment. You will receive benefits, such as, generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work life balance. Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.

For more information on the Utah SIAC or the Department of Public Safety, please click here: https://siac.utah.gov/