Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst to support a government organization focused on defending and securing critical Department of Defense networks and cyber operations. This position is onsite and supports a dedicated weekend shift team (Team 5: Friday-Sunday, 1620-0530). The Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst will provide intelligence-driven cyber defense support by analyzing threats, vulnerabilities, adversary activity, and operational trends across DoD networks. Join a mission-focused team responsible for enhancing cyber situational awareness and supporting the defense of critical national security infrastructure.

Responsibilities for the Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst include:

• Collect, analyze, and produce intelligence on cyber threats, vulnerabilities, adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Support defensive cyber operations by providing intelligence analysis for cyber protection teams, readiness inspections, and operational missions.
• Conduct open-source intelligence (OSINT) research and correlate intelligence reporting with vulnerability and threat data.
• Monitor, analyze, and assess cyber events using security monitoring and threat detection tools while identifying trends and emerging threats.
• Develop situational awareness reports, intelligence briefings, and operational products for leadership and cyber operations teams.

Required Qualifications for the Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst include:

• 4+ years of experience supporting Cyber Operations Centers (SOC), cyber intelligence, network defense, threat intelligence, or related cybersecurity environments.
• Experience utilizing Splunk, IDS/IPS platforms, packet analysis tools such as Wireshark, and other cyber monitoring technologies.
• Strong understanding of cyber threat analysis, intelligence-driven defense methodologies, network security concepts, and incident analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline preferred; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance required with eligibility for a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Ability to support a weekend shift schedule (Friday-Sunday, 1620-0530).

Compensation for the Cyber Intelligence Operations Analyst include:

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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