Sr. Open Source Intelligence Analyst

Overview

At FTI, we are united by one common mission; supporting those that protect our nation so they can make the best-informed decisions during critical moments when seconds count. We want you to bring your passion and expertise to contribute to that essential mission. We strive to incorporate our values to create a culture of collaboration and trust, where you can share your ideas and innovate. If you are inspired by making a positive impact through developing data driven solutions, FTI would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about you.

We are seeking a full-time Sr. Open Source Intelligence Analyst to support the US Army in conjunction with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In this critical role, you will have a direct impact on the success of a high-profile DoD program with Congressional mandates for the national security of DoD systems. You will conduct open search research techniques and collaborate with key stakeholders to convey risks associated with software dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop effective working relationships with stakeholders and maintains these relationships throughout projects, providing technical expertise, market research, and related compliance and cyber threat intelligence reporting, keeping stakeholders advised of problems, solutions and developments on projects as they progress.
• Utilize commercially available tools and open-source research techniques to support cyber threat intelligence requests from customer.
• Develop and execute risk identification and evaluation activities and track remediation activities through various stages of a software, system and acquisition solution life cycle.
• Conduct due diligence of suppliers, ensuring adherence to cybersecurity standards and best practices.
• Stay informed on the latest cyber threat intelligence and translate them into risk mitigation recommendations.
• Lead efforts to implement risk mitigation strategies, including vendor and continuous monitoring.

Education/Qualifications

Required:

• Active U.S. Dept. of Defense Top Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in cyber security operations or vulnerability analysis.
• Strong understanding of open-source software licensing models and compliance.
• Knowledge of Dept. of Defense cybersecurity practices.
• Ability to accurately translate technical information for a general audience.
• Able to work as a collaborative member of a team.
• Ability to support up to 10% O/CONUS travel.
  • Trips are typically up to 1 week.

Preferred:

• Dept. of Defense TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience with cyber threat intelligence and identifying their potential cybersecurity risks.