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Bering Global Solutions, LLC (BGS) is a recognized leader in providing Technical and Program Management Services, Information Technology, and Logistics Services and Support. BGS is currently seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst. The ideal candidate for this job will serve as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst within the federal client’s Cyber Division – Cyber Integration Center. A highly motivated individual with strong technical, communication, and organizational skills will succeed on this program.
The mission of the federal client’s Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) program is to produce and deliver relevant, accurate, and timely curated information (cyber threat intelligence) so that the federal client can proactively implement countermeasures to better inoculate itself from potential cyber threats. The CTI Team gathers information on adversarial behaviors and tactics, including indicator of compromise (IOC) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) lists and provides this information to the client’s threat hunting team, as well as the SOC and other organizations where applicable. In addition to gathering information on current threats, the CTI team also configures and maintains a consistent ingestion of IOCs into the federal client’s SIEM for detection and analytical purposes.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.
Perform research using open-source and classified Cyber Threat Intelligence sources to identify and track Advanced Persistent Threats (APT), malware packages, and exploitable vulnerabilities. Identify and prepare profiles on any threats or topics that are applicable to the client.Provide the in-house Threat Hunting & Forensics (THF) Team with Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), and other background information about threats relevant to the client.Assist the THF Team and the client’s Security Operations Center (SOC) in the development of new and specific detection techniques for the profiled threats.Notify appropriate stakeholders of items of concern, such as unpatched vulnerabilities, attack surface exposures, and other threats discovered in the research process.Ongoing maintenance of the Cyber Threat Intelligence SOP to revise processes and reporting methods.Maintain consistent awareness to industry trends and topics, including available cyber security intelligence tools, blog posts, and news postings. This will also include monitoring of various social media platforms for any emerging threats, as well as contra-reputational information posted about the client.Prepare professional written deliverables and oral presentations for the client’s senior leadership on profiles, threats, metrics and trends as required.Adapt to dynamically changing priorities, based on severity of threats, leadership requests, or sources of information.Cultivate professional relationships with other organizations, internal departments, and stakeholders, exchanging information and findings as appropriate.Process controlled information reports from CISA as required.Develop a proactive method of monitoring Darknet sources for information which may indicate a threat or item of concern for the client.Monitor and maintain a cloud-based MISP installation, indicator ingestion, and evaluate new threat feeds for MISP.Evaluate any new threat intelligence tools, retail or open source, that may be of benefit to the client.Track work progress and metrics using Azure DevOps.Cross-train with related teams, including THF Team, SOC, and Penetration Testing TeamQUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Required (Minimum) Qualifications
Moderate understanding of basic computer and networking technologiesWindows operating systemsNetworking technologies (routing, switching, VLANs, subnets, firewalls)Common networking protocols – SSH, SMB, SMTP, FTP/SFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, etc.Common enterprise technologies – Active Directory, Group Policy, and the Microsoft Azure suite of services.Understanding of current system logging technology and retrieving information from a plethora of platforms.Ability to work with or learn Microsoft Power BI.Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust Security Clearance.Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Accordingly, U.S. Citizenship is required.Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Grasp of CTI Concepts:Intelligence methods, frameworks, and standardsPractical knowledge of researching, collection skills, and analytical methodsTracking threat actors and researching their TTPsOpen and closed-source intelligenceCTI-focused products, platforms, and technologiesUsing commercial and open-source platforms, such as including Shodan, Censys, or similarExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills. The preferred candidate should have the ability to work independently, but also to work as part of a team.The ideal candidate will have an “above the minimum” attitude.Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, are a must. Ability to communicate with senior management and federal client staff – both technical and non-technical – in a clear and concise manner using proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar.Strong to expert proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 products and features of each.Familiarity with the Microsoft Azure suite of products including Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft 365 Defender.The ability to rapidly shift priorities efficiently is a necessary skill for this position.Ability to speak publicly within the organization at meetings with up to 100 participants.Willingness to take on and adapt to new, open-ended tasks for which there is no current standard operating procedure.Ability to research independently and self-teach.
Preferred
Interest in security/hacking culture. Ability to “think like an attacker”Any CTI certification, especially:SANS: GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)CREST Practitioner Threat Intelligence Analyst (CPTIA) or higherCenter for TI: Certified Threat Intelligence Specialist I (CTIS-I) or higherAny Microsoft Azure certification, especially:Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)Expertise in Microsoft Power BIKnowledge of technologies, policies, and concepts such as:Microsoft Sentinel SIEMKusto Query Language (KQL)Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP) administrationDatabase technologies (MySQL) for MISP maintenanceLinux and Docker for MISP maintenanceIBM MainframeMobile device technologies (iOS, Android)Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, etc.)Firewall and endpoint protection administrationAzure DevOpsNIST and CISA requirements and auditingVulnerability managementNECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS
This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.WORK ENVIRONMENT
Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities.ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS
As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.
Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.
Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.
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