Co-op, Cyber Threat Intelligence (Paid, Hybrid)

This position will deliver practical cyber threat intelligence (CTI) skills and knowledge to the co-op through on-the-job training and industry work experience. The co-op will report to the Intelligence Officer, and will gain skills & knowledge by providing support to and being mentored by staff in the following three roles within our Global Intelligence Office (GIO): Intelligence Officer (IO), Technical Analyst (TA), and Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA).

Interested individuals should submit their applications through the FS-ISAC careers page () under the appropriate position. Once an individual has applied, they will be notified weekly regarding their status in the applicant pool and will be informed if they are no longer being considered.

This full-time co-op position can be up to one year long (40 hr./week, $25/hr), and is part of the FS-ISAC’s “Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Pipeline” which offers co-ops training and a potential path for full-time employment on FS-ISAC’s intelligence team. This specific position offers a rare opportunity to skip the internship and move straight into a co-op role. Upon the successful completion of this co-op opportunity and budget approval, individuals may be offered the ability to join our Global Intelligence Office as a full-time Jr. Intelligence Analyst.

• Conduct multiple-source intelligence analysis on current and emerging threats using advanced research methods and analytical techniques to produce polished, actionable intelligence reports.
• Provide support to the cybersecurity and technical analysts to deliver tactical/technical intelligence to FS-ISAC members on threats to the sector and incident reporting, in accordance with FS-ISAC classification and handling protocols.
• Monitor and analyze real-time and historical information, conducting research using various sources/tools.
• Throughout the internship, develop knowledge of financial services sector assets, functions, and institutions to provide actionable intelligence support.
• Participate in information security and cyber threat intelligence training and events.

• Assist with general team management functions including scheduling, project management, etc.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in international relations, political science, security studies, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related degree in technology or in the social sciences.
• Willingness to be taught basic cybersecurity concepts, threats, and technologies on the job and apply this knowledge to data intake and intelligence analysis.
• Effective oral and written communications skills with the ability to compose finished intelligence reports in a timely, concise, and accurate manner in accordance with FS-ISAC standards.
• Ability to approach data collection and data analysis in an objective, logical, and rational manner; understanding biases and exercising informed judgement and initiative.

• Strong time management skills to work multiple processes simultaneously to a high degree of quality.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, hybrid co-op position that reports to Reston, VA headquarters (work-from-office: M & W, work-from-home: T, R, & F) . The position requires a professional work environment, and the candidate must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the professional environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

FS-ISAC has reviewed this position description to ensure essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as appropriate.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. FS-ISAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FS-ISAC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.