Cyber Analyst, Junior

About the Role

As a cyber intelligence analyst, you know that detailed threat analysis gives organizations a critical edge. At Booz Allen, you can build your expertise in cyber intelligence to support innovative solutions that will shape the future of cybersecurity. We’re looking for a professional like you to apply your foundational knowledge in cyber threat intelligence concepts, SIEM platforms, and networking principles to make a lasting difference for our nation’s security. In this role, you’ll use your skills in analyzing security log data and threat information to collect, assess, and produce actionable intelligence that supports routine cyber operations and incident handling. Using specialized tools and services, you’ll support and contribute to monitoring threat activity, identifying network anomalies, and researching routine security issues. You'll apply cutting-edge technologies to enhance our ability to process metadata and content for discovery, while developing your skills in creating intelligence products that strengthen the organization’s cyber defense posture. If you’d like to contribute to missions that protect and secure our national interests, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze security log data and threat information.
• Collect, assess, and produce actionable intelligence.
• Support routine cyber operations and incident handling.
• Monitor threat activity.
• Identify network anomalies.
• Research routine security issues.
• Contribute to the processing of metadata and content for discovery.
• Develop intelligence products to strengthen cyber defense posture.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience analyzing cybersecurity risks, participating in hands-on academic lab environments, or completing cybersecurity internships.
• Knowledge of threat monitoring technology, SIEM concepts, and basic networking principles such as TCP/IP, subnets, and standard ports.
• Ability to research routine technical issues.
• Ability to learn new security tools under direct supervision.
• Ability to document findings clearly.
• Ability to provide a 1-2 page briefing that does not contain confidential information, showcasing a real-world application of cyber skills or work.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Computer Science.

Nice to Have

• Experience with scripting or querying languages such as Python, Bash, or SQL used to process or analyze security logs.
• Knowledge of common security frameworks such as the MITRE ATT&CK framework or NIST Special Publications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team-based environments to escalate and resolve routine technical issues.
• Top Secret clearance.
• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or Network+ Certification.

Compensation

• Projected compensation range: $53,000.00 to $108,000.00 (annualized USD).

Clearance

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.