Introduction to Mandiant and the Role
Mandiant, a renowned leader in advanced digital defense, threat intelligence, and incident response services, is now an integral part of Google Cloud. We are seeking an experienced Senior Analyst to join our team, focusing on digital threat intelligence and cybersecurity. This is a unique opportunity to work with a cutting-edge organization, leveraging decades of expertise to help associations confidently defend against and respond to cyber threats. As a Senior Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in delivering critical intelligence to clients, driving direction and specific action to enhance their security and operational conditions.
Job Overview
In this full-time position, you will act as a liaison between Mandiant's extensive network of cybersecurity, threat intelligence, and data operations experts and our clients. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the delivery of significant knowledge to every client's security or operational conditions, fostering informed decision-making and targeted action. This role is based in Virginia, USA, and while we are open to discussing remote work arrangements, the ability to work on-site may be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Connect intelligence to foster understanding of tracked threat activity, performing strategic, tactical, and operational research and analysis of hostile cyber threats and groups.
- Assess current and emerging tools and best practices for tracking advanced threats, tools, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) of adversaries' motivations, industry, and attacker trends.
- Prepare and deliver briefings and reports to clients' executives, security teams, or individual analysts, presenting strategic and tactical intelligence about threat groups, their methods, and the motivations behind their activities.
- Convey the significance of findings to various audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders, and provide guidance and mentorship to new team members on CTI procedures and applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build strategy and influence partners, leveraging your exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in high-speed and constantly evolving environments.
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should possess:
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of experience in a Digital Threat Intelligence role, preferably in a client-facing environment, with a focus on CTI procedures and applications in areas like Identify, Protect, Respond, or Recover.
- Experience in stakeholder management, leading, installing, and reporting to various audiences, including executives.
- US Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
While not mandatory, the following skills and experiences are highly desirable:
- Experience in the use, processing, and analysis of strategic (technical) CTI within an operational environment, supporting monitoring, detection, and response capabilities.
- Understanding of CTI concepts and application ideas, with the ability to advise and guide new CTI team members.
- Ability to correlate raw intelligence from sensors, incident response engagement, and other sources into reports and briefings.
- Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to present written or verbal information to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Capacity to take complex, ambiguous topics, build strategy, and influence partners.
- Outstanding collaborative skills, with the ability to work in high-speed and constantly evolving conditions.
Skills and Competencies
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail, with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
- Ability to adapt to new technologies, processes, and procedures, with a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At Mandiant, we are committed to the growth and development of our team members. As a Senior Analyst, you will have access to:
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
- Opportunities to work on complex and challenging projects, with the potential to make a significant impact on the organization and the industry.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment, with a team of experienced and passionate professionals.
Work Environment and Company Culture
At Mandiant, we pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive company culture. As a team member, you can expect:
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment, with a focus on teamwork and open communication.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all employees.
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options and flexible hours.
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools, with the opportunity to work with the latest innovations in the field.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive hourly rate of $27/hour, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) matching and retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role in digital threat intelligence and cybersecurity, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Senior Analyst at Mandiant, you will have the chance to work with a cutting-edge organization, leveraging your skills and expertise to make a significant impact on the industry. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team and take your career to the next level.
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