Cyber Threat Analyst job in Washington, D.C.

Position description

As a Cyber Threat Analyst at CIA, you will conduct all-source analysis of foreign cyber intentions and capabilities in support of U.S. Government efforts to counter threats to U.S. national security interests.

In particular, you will help identify, monitor, and counter threats posed by foreign cyber actors against US information systems, critical infrastructure, and other cyber-related interests. Analysts will apply their foreign affairs, scientific and/or technical knowledge to solve complex intelligence problems, produce short-term and long-term written assignments, and brief U.S. policymakers and others in the U.S. cyber defense community.

You will have the opportunity to maintain and broaden your professional ties throughout your career through academic study, collaboration with Intelligence Community peers, and attendance at professional meetings.

Opportunities exist for foreign and domestic travel, language training, and analytic tradecraft and management training. You will have an opportunity to develop deep substantive expertise and participate in broadening assignments with other offices in the Agency and across the U.S. Government.

Qualifications

Conditions of employment

You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.
You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).
You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.
You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
For further information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

A mix of international and technical studies, to include a bachelor's or master's degree in the following fields:

International Relations, Foreign Affairs, or Security Studies
Cyber Security
Computer Science
Digital Forensics
Telecommunications
Information Assurances
Interest in international affairs
Awareness of U.S. national security interests
At lease a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Excellent analytic abilities and relevant experience
Strong critical thinking, problem solving skills, and ability to think creatively
Ability to meet theminimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

Foreign language proficiency
Strong verbal presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise text
Research experience in international affairs
Ability to work in a team environment
Interest in a career that requires regular writing assignments

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Digital Forensics
- Cyber Security
- Telecommunications
- Information Assurances
- Security Studies
- A mix of international and technical studies

At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale is preferred

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Application instructions

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