Threat Intelligence Analyst

Redhawk Federal Solutions has an immediate opening for a Global Threat Analysis (GTA) for its' Federal Strategic Cyber program.

Location: Arlington, VA (Full-time, On-site, 5-days per week)

In this role, you will:

• Need to have regional cyber threat expertise, a deep understanding of historical cyber activity, and a strong grasp of the current global cyber threat landscape.


• Combine technical expertise with analytical writing and briefing skills to assess, contextualize, and communicate cyber threats.


• Conduct research on classified systems and leverage open-source cyber resources to deliver intelligence-driven insights.


• Must also be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of how U.S. Government (USG) personnel are targeted domestically and overseas by cyber adversaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze cyber threats from state and non-state actors, identifying trends, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).


• Conduct in-depth research on classified systems and leverage open-source intelligence (OSINT) to assess emerging threats.


• Provide cybersecurity briefings and consultations to diverse audiences—including technical experts, non-technical stakeholders, and senior leadership—to support informed decision-making.


• Monitor and evaluate adversarial cyber activity and its implications for USG personnel and critical infrastructure.


• Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance situational awareness and strengthen cybersecurity posture.


• Utilize technical expertise to assess malware, exploit trends, and cyber intrusion techniques.


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global cyber threats and actors, particularly those with strategic impact on U.S. interests.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Regional cyber threat expertise with knowledge of historical and current adversarial activity.


• Strong analytical writing and briefing skills, with the ability to communicate complex threats clearly.


• Technical proficiency in malware analysis, intrusion techniques, and exploit trends.


• Experience conducting research on classified systems and integrating OSINT resources.


• Deep understanding of adversarial targeting of USG personnel and critical infrastructure.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; 7 years with a Masters; 4 years with a PhD.


• An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.


• Possess and maintain, or be able to obtain before start date, one of the following professional certifications:


• CASP+ CE; CCNP Security; CEH; CFR; CHFI; CISA; CISSP (or Associate); Cloud+; CND; CySA+; GCED; GCIH; GICSP; SSCP


• Demonstrated strong writing and briefing skills; experience delivering reports to senior leadership.


• Expertise in adversarial cyber actors, historical cyber activity, and the current cyber landscape.


• Experience conducting research on classified systems and utilizing open-source cyber resources.


• Knowledge of how USG personnel are targeted domestically and overseas by cyber threats.


• Technical proficiency in cybersecurity principles, including malware analysis, network defense, and incident response.


• Demonstrated familiarity with intelligence tradecraft, cyber threat intelligence methodologies, and cyber threat frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, etc.).


• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment while managing multiple priorities.


• U.S. citizenship required.


• Active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a final Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with cyber threat intelligence platforms, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM tools.


• Knowledge of foreign cyber threat actors and their strategic objectives.


• Previous experience in a government, military, or intelligence community (IC) role.