Lead Cyber Mission Threat Analyst - Clearance Required

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Cyber Mission Threat Analyst to serve as the senior technical authority for cyber threat detection, threat hunting, digital forensics, and incident response supporting critical U.S. Navy cybersecurity operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced technical leadership across cyber threat hunting, enterprise monitoring, incident investigation, forensic analysis, and operational cyber defense.
• Works alongside Government cybersecurity professionals, identifying indicators of compromise (IOCs), analyzing adversary tactics, conducting complex investigations, and developing actionable recommendations to strengthen the Navy's cybersecurity posture.
• Serves as the senior technical authority for cyber threat analysis and operational cyber defense.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes proactive enterprise threat hunting missions.
• Conducts advanced network-based and host-based forensic investigations.
• Analyzes: Security events, Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), Malicious activity, Suspicious behaviors, Intrusion attempts, Performs root cause analysis of cybersecurity incidents, Assesses operational impacts of cyber events affecting mission systems, Conducts system critical path analysis supporting enterprise cybersecurity.
• Develops technical findings and investigative reports.
• Recommends containment, remediation, and long-term mitigation strategies.
• Collaborates closely with Government cybersecurity personnel during incident response activities.
• Supports continuous monitoring and cybersecurity compliance activities.
• Aids in improving enterprise detection capabilities and threat hunting methodologies.
• Provides technical expertise during cyber investigations and operational planning.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience supporting the operation and sustainment of major Department of Defense systems.
• Demonstrated experience as either: Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, or Incident Responder supporting DoD or comparable enterprise environments.
• Experience planning and executing proactive threat hunting operations.
• Experience performing: Network traffic analysis, Host-based forensic analysis, Log correlation, Security event investigation.
• Strong understanding of enterprise network architecture including: Routing, Switching, Firewalls, Proxy technologies, Load balancing, Interim or Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• DoD 8570/8140 certification(s).

Bonus Points

• Experience supporting Navy Cyber Defense Operations.
• Experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, or ArcSight.
• Experience with Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) solutions such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, or Carbon Black.
• Experience with MITRE ATT&CK Framework mapping.
• Malware analysis experience.
• Threat intelligence platform experience.
• Digital forensic tool expertise (EnCase, FTK, Velociraptor, Autopsy, Volatility, etc.).
• Experience supporting RMF continuous monitoring programs.
• GIAC certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, GCFE) or CISSP.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Political Science, Human Resources, or a closely related field desired.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, Standard Business Hours.

Primary Work Location

Point Hueneme, California.

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $180,000-218,000. There are numerous factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the role, work location, education/certifications, and a contract's Labor Categories. Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more.