Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst

Sentar

$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Cyber Threat Intelligence analysis within DoD or federal cybersecurity settings.
  • Deep knowledge of nation-state and APT actors, malware analysis, and cyber threat reporting.
  • Experience with threat intelligence platforms and SIEM technologies.
  • Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and threat intelligence methodologies.
  • Preferred experience in developing detection signatures and YARA rules.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills, capable of producing both executive and technical reports.

Responsibilities

  • Collect and analyze cyber threat intelligence from various sources.
  • Produce intelligence reports and briefings for military and cybersecurity leaders.
  • Support Blue Team operations like detection engineering and incident response.
  • Collaborate with Purple Team to create intelligence-driven defense scenarios.
  • Develop and validate detection signatures and indicators of compromise.
  • Enhance enterprise detection capabilities through ongoing review and refinement of detection content.
  • Track adversary tactics using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and strengthen defenses.

Benefits

  • Employee ownership fostering initiative and accountability.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with a generous employer match.
  • Competitive PTO that increases with service years.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education and professional development.
  • Recognition and awards programs to acknowledge employee contributions.
Full Job Description
Sentar is seeking a Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst in Ft. Bragg, NC! **This position is contingent upon contract award** **Role Description:** The Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating actionable cyber threat intelligence to support an Army contract. This role provides intelligence-driven analysis that enhances threat detection, informs Purple Team assessments, prioritizes remediation efforts, and improves the organization's overall cyber defense posture. Key Responsibilities: - Collect, analyze, and correlate cyber threat intelligence from classified and open-source reporting to identify emerging threats, adversary activity, and attack trends. - Produce timely intelligence reports, threat assessments, and briefings for supported commanders, Regional Cyber Centers (RCC), ARCYBER, and cybersecurity leadership. - Provide actionable intelligence to support Blue Team detection engineering, threat hunting, and incident response activities. - Partner with Purple Team personnel to develop intelligence-driven assessment objectives and adversary emulation scenarios. - Develop, review, validate, and maintain detection signatures and indicators of compromise (IOCs), ensuring proper syntax, functionality, and minimal false positives before deployment. - Support continuous improvement of enterprise detection capabilities by reviewing and refining signature content, detection logic, and threat indicators. - Conduct signature development and testing within isolated environments prior to production implementation. - Track adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and provide recommendations to strengthen defensive capabilities. - Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats and communicate relevant intelligence to stakeholders across the cybersecurity enterprise. **Qualifications:** **Clearance Level:** Secret **Education: **N/A **Experience: ** - 5+ years experience performing Cyber Threat Intelligence analysis within a DoD, Intelligence Community, or federal cybersecurity environment. - Strong understanding of nation-state and advanced persistent threat (APT) actors, malware analysis, and cyber threat reporting. - Experience with threat intelligence platforms, SIEM technologies, detection engineering, and indicator management. - Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, STIX/TAXII, and common threat intelligence methodologies. - Experience developing or validating detection signatures, YARA rules, Snort/Suricata signatures, or SIEM detection content is preferred. - Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with experience producing executive and technical intelligence products. **Benefits at Sentar: ** Our unique employee ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence. - Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Flexible Spending Plan options - Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options - Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees - Generous 401(k) match - Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service - Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty - Tuition reimbursement - Professional development reimbursement - Recognition and Awards programs If you are not ready to apply for this position, **submit your resume here to join our talent community**. We'll keep you updated occasionally on new job opportunities.

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