Cyber Analyst

Job Title: Senior Cyber Analyst 

Clearance: Active TS/SCI Clearance Required (CI Polygraph Eligible)

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Reston, VA

Position Overview

Senior Cyber Analysts at Sphinx support a wide range of mission areas on behalf of government and private sector clients. These missions include identifying, analyzing, neutralizing, and exploiting foreign intelligence cyber actors, defending critical infrastructure from cyber threats and ransomware campaigns, and supporting national security cyber operations.

The Senior Cyber Analyst will conduct advanced cyber threat analysis, cyber intelligence production, and technical analysis in support of operational and strategic objectives. Analysts are expected to leverage all-source intelligence, cyber threat intelligence (CTI), network analysis, and investigative methodologies to identify adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and provide actionable intelligence to customers.

Successful candidates will be highly motivated, adaptable, and capable of operating in fast-paced mission environments requiring continuous learning and technical proficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct cyber threat intelligence (CTI) analysis supporting national security and cyber operations missions
• Identify, analyze, aggregate, and disseminate Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) associated with Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), nation-state actors, cyber criminals, and ransomware groups
• Perform All-Source Intelligence analysis in support of cyber threat intelligence production
• Analyze network traffic, system logs, and cyber artifacts to identify adversary activity and document findings
• Conduct technical cyber analysis related to intrusion activity, malware, attack infrastructure, and adversary TTPs
• Produce intelligence reports, analytical products, briefings, and operational assessments
• Support cyber investigations, incident response, and cyber operations activities
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats, technologies, vulnerabilities, and attack methodologies
• Collaborate with intelligence, cybersecurity, and law enforcement professionals across multiple mission areas
• Rapidly adapt to changing operational priorities and evolving threat environments

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance required; ability to obtain CI Polygraph after hire
• 10+ years of experience performing Cyber Analysis, Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), All-Source Intelligence Analysis, or related technical analysis
• Experience identifying and analyzing cyber threats, adversary infrastructure, and Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
• Experience supporting cyber operations, cyber investigations, intelligence analysis, or incident response missions
• Knowledge of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), nation-state cyber actors, ransomware groups, and cyber criminal methodologies
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and within mission-focused analytical teams
• Industry-recognized cybersecurity or cyber analysis certifications required

Preferred Certifications

• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CySA+
• DC3 Cyber Analysis Course or equivalent cyber investigative training

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, intelligence studies, information technology, engineering, or related discipline
• Completion of Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy (DCITA) courses
• Advanced certifications in cybersecurity, cyber threat intelligence, digital forensics, or cyber operations
• Current or former Federal Law Enforcement, Counterintelligence (CI), or military cyber experience
• Graduate of federal LE/CI credentialing programs such as CISAC (35L/97B), AFOSI, NCIS, USMC CI/HUMINT, or equivalent 1811 qualification programs
• Experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC), DoD, federal law enforcement, or national security missions