Senior Cyber Technical Analyst

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Senior Cyber Technical Analyst to support the U.S. Department of Energy and Counterintelligence (DOE-IN) contract. The position is located in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities

• Leverage technical knowledge and methods to identify and monitor cyber activities to respond to urgent CI mission requirements.
• Provide integrated cyber-technical analytic expertise in support of DOE Counterintelligence missions.
• Support DOE CI programs in development of policies and procedures, as well as program development and oversight, related to the CI-cyber mission.
• Conduct complex cyber analytical activities, evaluation of information/technical/physical security systems and practices, CI-cyber investigations, and related duties.
• Identify, investigate, and analyze complex events of cyber significance.
• Assist in the development and application of advanced tools for applying cyber security and analysis practices to the CI-cyber mission.
• Perform all-source intelligence analysis to determine and report on characteristics of various systems/issues and other project/program objectives.
• Collect data, analyze results, and prepare reports relating to project/program objectives.
• Establish liaison contacts with DOE program offices and USIC and law enforcement agencies to ensure effective and efficient collaboration of complex cyber-related CI issues.
• Provide time-sensitive mission support to identify, understand, pursue and mitigate advanced persistent cyber threats and anomalous cyber behaviors on stakeholder networks.
• Maintain competencies on technology, tools, and cyber technical tradecraft to achieve CI-cyber mission objectives.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Ten (10) years of experience in technical cyber analysis
• Advanced experience in understanding and detection of foreign intelligence activity or malicious insider activity in the cyber domain and demonstrated ability to correlate CNO tactics, techniques, and procedures to known or suspected cyber threat actors
• Experience in complex cyber investigations and use of the latest and most advanced cyber forensics-analysis tools, multi-source intelligence analysis, knowledgeable of USIC activities
• Capable of conducting independent research, as well as work with team members and partner agencies
• Experience dealing with complex cyber-based investigations and national security matters
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and experience in conducting cyber interviews and defensive briefings and debriefings
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines
• Knowledge of DOE cyber requirements related to the conduct of cyber activities and defensive operations in accordance with applicable Federal law, Executive Order, and Intelligence Directives
• Knowledge of DOE Orders, and DOE/NNSA facilities, policies and procedures (desired)
• Demonstrated creativity, innovation, flexibility, and analytical skills in problem solving

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Pay

$146,000 - $180,000 (good‑faith estimate; actual compensation may vary based on responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws)