Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Title: Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

State Role Title:Info Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $90000 - $110000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location:VA Information Technologies

Agency Website: Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is excited to offer a competitive opportunity to serve as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with the Cybersecurity Risk Management division.

The Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst functions as a liason between both internal and external intelligence partners. The threat intelligence aquired will be developed and shared as appropriate to strengthen the security posture of COV systems and data.

The analyst shall recommend best practices security enahancements and notify management of emerging threats. The analyst will also help build and maintain the CTI platform.

The Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst is responsible for proactively identifying analyzing and reporting on cyber threats that may impact the organization. This role requires a high level of discretion and professionalism handling sensitive and confidential information with integrity and accuracy.

The analyst will monitor threat landscapes produce timely intelligence reports and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong customer service skills are essential to support internal teams address concerns and provide clear guidance during potential or active security events.

The ideal candidate can remain calm during high-pressure situations apply de-escalation techniques when engaging with stakeholders and translate complex threat data into actionable insights to protect the organizations digital environment.

Join VITA at The Boulders in Richmond VA where innovation meets impact! As the Commonwealths leading IT agency were connecting protecting innovating and powering Virginias digital future through collaboration creativity and purpose. Our team thrives in a vibrant customer-focused environment that values growth accountability and forward thinking all while making technology work for every corner of Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable experience in identification of emerging threats.

Considerable experience evaluating security controls and presenting findings in written reports.

Considerable experience within trend analysis for identifying threats.

Considerable experience in one or more of the following: System administration of both Windows and Unix based platforms web servers patch management systems vulnerability management systems.

Considerable experience working with internal/external stakeholders.

Considerable experience with Accunetix 360 Nucleus Axonius NIST NVD Recorded Future or other vulnerability and threat intelligent tools.

Considerable experience Microsoft Office productivity products (Word Excel (pivot tables and data analysis) PowerPoint and Outlook).

Considerable Experience creating security intelligence advisories evaluating security controls and procedures against emergining threats and presenting recommendations.

Considerable experience in project management.

Additional Considerations

Experience with python scripting to handle API integrations.

Preferred certifications include: Microsoft certification in Windows 365 or Azure Comptia Network Comptia Security .

Preferred experience with EMCs Archer GRC.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for one (1) day telework.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications resumes cover letters any other format. Please refer to Your Application in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29 (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: VITA Human Resources

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.