Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Job Title: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Opportunity Type: Evergreen
Location: Arlington, VA (Onsite)
Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance Required
Company: Quantum Science Solutions (QSS)
Compensation: Open Rate
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Position Overview
Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) supports mission-critical federal cybersecurity programs by providing intelligence and analysis that helps customers proactively identify, understand, and respond to cyber threats. These efforts support vulnerability management by delivering timely threat intelligence that informs operational priorities and defensive actions.
We are seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst to collect, analyze, and disseminate intelligence related to cyber threats, vulnerabilities, threat actors, and emerging trends. This position focuses on transforming information from classified, unclassified, and open-source sources into actionable intelligence that supports vulnerability management and cybersecurity decision-making.
The successful candidate will bring strong intelligence analysis, cyber threat research, and technical cybersecurity experience with the ability to identify intelligence gaps, evaluate emerging threats, produce high-quality analytical products, and brief technical and leadership stakeholders.
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Key Responsibilities
• Proactively collect, analyze, and disseminate timely and actionable Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI).
• Identify emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and trends and recommend appropriate countermeasures.
• Analyze threat intelligence to help determine operational priorities and support vulnerability management efforts.
• Collect and analyze information from classified and unclassified intelligence sources.
• Integrate cybersecurity-related data from multiple sources into investigative and analytical products.
• Produce written intelligence reports summarizing cyber threats, vulnerabilities, trends, and findings.
• Conduct in-person and virtual briefings on vulnerabilities, threat actors, and emerging cyber risks.
• Identify intelligence gaps and develop collection requirements to address missing information.
• Evaluate intelligence collected in response to established requirements.
• Conduct Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) research using multiple information sources and research tools.
• Utilize scraping tools and dark web research capabilities to support intelligence collection and analysis.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and mitigate cyber threats.
• Support research, training, and knowledge-sharing activities to enhance vulnerability management and CTI capabilities.
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Mandatory Skills
• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Suitability.
• Five (5) or more years of directly relevant experience in intelligence analysis, cyber threat intelligence, cybersecurity analysis, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of intelligence analytical methods and information sources.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate cybersecurity-related data from multiple sources into investigative or analytical products.
• Experience using multiple intelligence database search tools.
• Familiarity with intelligence monitoring, collection, targeting, and reporting processes.
• Working knowledge of information classification, dissemination, information management, and records handling requirements.
• Working knowledge of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) sources and research methodologies.
• Experience or familiarity with web scraping tools and dark web research environments.
• Technical cybersecurity knowledge sufficient to analyze intelligence and determine operational priorities.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to collaborate across organizations and physical locations.
• Strong analytical, research, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
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Preferred Skills
Experience with two or more of the following:
• Supporting federal or DoD customers.
• Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) analysis.
• Vulnerability management and vulnerability intelligence.
• Network security analysis.
• Application security analysis.
• Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) collection and analysis.
• Dark web research and analysis.
• Threat actor research and profiling.
• Intelligence collection requirements and gap analysis.
• Developing technical or executive intelligence briefings.
• Producing written cyber intelligence products.
• Excellent verbal communication, technical writing, and presentation skills.
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Education
Bachelor's degree in Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
OR
High School Diploma with seven (7) or more years of directly relevant intelligence, cyber threat intelligence, or cybersecurity experience.
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Desired Certifications
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CompTIA Security+
• Intelligence Analyst Certified (IAC)
• Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (C|TIA)
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Why QSS?
At QSS, you'll support mission-critical cybersecurity operations by transforming threat information into actionable intelligence that helps organizations understand and respond to emerging cyber risks. You'll research sophisticated threats, identify vulnerabilities and intelligence gaps, and deliver analysis that directly supports cybersecurity and vulnerability management decisions.
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Benefits Include:
• Competitive compensation with annual performance bonuses
• Premium Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Generous PTO plus Federal Holidays
• 401(k) with company match