Technical Analyst

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ICF seeks a highly motivated and proactive Technical Analyst to support a federal national security client. This role is a critical position on a high-performing multi-disciplinary team. The Technical Analyst will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing cybersecurity threats by identifying vulnerabilities assessing risks and developing strategies to mitigate potential attacks. This role will also perform threat intelligence research analyze patterns and create actionable reports to safeguard organizational systems and data. The position is a hybrid role and on-site work will be conducted in Arlington VA.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Contextualizes and enriches technical information (IP addresses/domains/file hashes/TTPs/etc.) using open-source and commercial data (e.g. VirusTotal Exploit-DB etc.) CISA data holdings (netflow/asset management data/intelligence/etc.) and Intelligence (classified/partner insight/etc.); makes operational recommendations.

• Identifies anomalies in network and host data; identifies vulnerabilities in data streams based on CVE ID CPE and product names/versions and can extrapolate using alternative methods/sources (e.g. favicon banner data etc.).

• Authors/maintains robust documentation in knowledge mgmt. portals (e.g. Confluence JIRA ServiceNow etc.)

• Drafts technical reports/presentations; disseminates/present information to varying levels of understanding (e.g. key points to decision makers details to analysts etc.)

• Maps technical insights to the MITRE ATT&CK or other cyber frameworks.

• Performs open-source and intelligence (un/classified) research on JCDC priorities and emerging events to enable the team with the most current operational picture.

• Leverages artificial intelligence (ChatGPT etc.) to increase productivity/complete simple tasks while ensuring analytic integrity/accuracy.

• Engages with JCDC partners in technical settings to solicit new insights collaborate on joint priorities and provide additive technical/informational value.

• May author/update Python or other scripting language tooling (e.g. simple tooling to pull data via REST APIs connect data sets together in analytic environments etc.)

• Contribute to special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship (required by federal government for position)

• 3 years of experience supporting a federal client in a program support capacity.

Additional Qualifications:

• Active DOD security clearance is preferred but not required

• Experience with Python or other scripting language tool

• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (SharePoint Lists PowerBI Word PowerPoint Outlook Teams Excel)

• Customer service orientation with interpersonal organizational problem-solving and strategic thinking skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

• Ability to work cohesively with clients their customers and internal ICF counterparts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field for example cybersecurity information technology or 4 years equivalent experience

• Experience working in a classified environment.

• Ability to work well both individually and in a team environment.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while demonstrating the initiative to complete projects with minimum supervision.

Working at ICF

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: