Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

At phia we hire talented and passionate people who are focused on collaborative, meaningful work, providing technical and operational subject matter expertise and support services to our partners and clients.

phia is hiring an experienced Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to support intelligence functions, analytics, cyber investigations, and operations for a Federal client. Your contributions will safeguard our nation's digital assets and maintain a strategic advantage in the ever-evolving cyber domain. This job requires on-site work in Chantilly, VA. Active TS/SCI clearance with an active, in-scope Polygraph is required.

• Conduct research and analysis at the operational or strategic level
• Communicate your assessments of operational- or strategic-level analytic intelligence products through oral briefings.
• Use your knowledge of NIST, RMF, and FISMA compliance frameworks to implement risk management programs for our federal clients.
• Conduct comprehensive threat analysis, including assessments to identify and describe threat actors, their activities, platforms, and targets, while analyzing how they interact and providing insights into the presence, intent, and capabilities of identified threats.
• Enhance cyber awareness with clients and project teams.
• Work alongside federal clients to help them mitigate risk using continuous monitoring and incident response.
• Establish security controls to ensure the protection of client systems.
• Implement cutting-edge security tools for our federal clients.

• BS in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline. Equivalent years of professional experience may be substituted for the degree.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in strategic analysis and report writing, conducting research and analysis at the operational or strategic level, and performing cyber threat analysis, including identifying and describing threat actors, activities, platforms, and targets.
• Basic understanding of computer networking, including TCP/IP and networking devices.
• Demonstrated ability to learn complex technical subjects quickly and build subject matter expertise in assigned areas.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including modifying existing formulas.
• Strong presentation skills, including the capability to give cybercrime briefings using PowerPoint and the ability to present strategic information to executive management.
• Skill in communicating assessments through oral briefings.
• Proven track record of self-directed work, with examples of independently researched and produced strategic products that informed policy decisions.
• Experience reviewing source reporting and raw intelligence to determine value, significance, and relevance.
• Ability to assess how environmental variables may affect known or emerging threats in a domain.
• Must be available to work on-site for this role.

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+)
• CompTIA PenTest+
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Cyber Security Incident Responder or GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Top Secret Clearance required with active, in-scope (within 5 years) Polygraph

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Who You Are

A proactive problem solver that appreciates the challenges of working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Intellectually curious with a genuine desire to learn and advance your career.

An effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.

Customer service-oriented and mission-focused.

Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills

If your experience and qualifications aren’t a match for this position, you will remain in our database for consideration for future opportunities that may be a better fit.

Who We Are

phia, LLC is a Northern Virginia-based, small business established in 2011 with a focus on Cyber Intelligence, Cyber Security/Defense, Intrusion Analysis & Incident Response, Cyber Architecture & Capability Analysis, Cyber Policy & Strategy, and Information Assurance/Security. we proudly support various agencies and offices within the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal government, and private/commercial entities.

phia values work-life balance and offers the following benefits to full-time employees:

Comprehensive medical insurance to include dental and vision

Short Term & Long-Term Disability

401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

Tuition and Professional Development Assistance Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)

phia does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.