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This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We’re a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies - collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation’s health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose - and help shape the future.Department Summary:\nMITRE is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Analyst who will lead high-visibility/high-impact efforts that provide significant contributions to the safety and security of the United States. The position will work closely with sponsor staff and regularly engage with senior leaders to understand their priorities and shape work. Major focus areas include criminal network analysis and disruption, digital marketplaces, and transnational criminal organizations and associated activities. Additional areas of responsibility include cybercrime investigation improvement, cyber-mission systems engineering and guidance, system-of-system engineering, data engineering and analysis, experimentation, communications, and acquisition.\nRoles & Responsibilities:\nIn this role, the selected candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership as a trusted advisor to senior leaders within the sponsor’s organization in the areas of analysis and tradecraft in the fight against crime. Further, the selected candidate will contribute to efforts to:\nConduct Threat Intelligence Analysis: Perform proactive research and analysis of current and emerging cyber threats, with an emphasis on understanding threat actor motivations, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).\nPerform Crypto tracing and Blockchain Analysis: Analyze blockchain transactions to trace cryptocurrency movements associated with malicious activities, collaborating with law enforcement and internal teams to identify potential threat actors.\nProvide Attribution Analysis: Perform deep-dive analysis to identify threat actors, correlate various data sources, and leverage cyber threat intelligence databases to establish attribution.\nMonitor and Analyze Dark Web Activities: Regularly assess and monitor Dark Web forums, marketplaces, and communication channels to gather intelligence on cybercriminals and their operations.\nDevelop Threat Reports and Briefings: Prepare comprehensive intelligence reports, briefings, and presentations that translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders.\nCollaborate Cross-functionally: Work with other analysts, engineers, and threat intelligence teams to integrate findings, contribute to investigations, and enhance overall security posture.\nIdentify and Communicate Threat Trends: Proactively identify trends, vulnerabilities, and indicators of compromise (IoCs) to provide timely intelligence and risk assessments.\nDrive Problem-solving Initiatives: Seek out difficult problems within the cyber threat landscape and address them innovatively. Serve as a go-to expert when team members and stakeholders face challenging cybersecurity issues.\nBasic Qualifications:\nTypically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.\n3-5 years of experience in cyber threat intelligence, crypto tracing, digital forensics, or a related field.\nRelevant certifications (e.g., CEH, GCTI, GIAC) are a plus. \nRelevant prior military and/or law enforcement experience can be accepted in place of formal education and/or experience requirements.\nAnalytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex datasets and draw meaningful insights. Ability to think critically, recognize patterns, and correlate disparate data points.\nCommunication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in creating analytical reports, summaries, and visual presentations tailored to different audiences.\nSelf-motivation: Must be a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with a proven track record of working independently and tackling complex, novel problems.\nCollaborative Mindset: Demonstrated ability to work well within a team, share knowledge effectively, and contribute to a positive team environment.\nMaintain a presence at the Sponsor Site - Houston, TX\nMust have an active Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.\nThis position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s degree in Data Science, Cybersecurity, or related field with specialization in areas such as cryptocurrency analysis, blockchain forensics, or Dark Web intelligence.\nExperience with programming languages (e.g., Python, R) for data analysis and automation.\nPrevious experience in monitoring and analyzing Dark Web forums and marketplaces.\nFamiliarity with intelligence-sharing platforms like ThreatConnect, OpenCTI, or MISP.\nExperience with trusted AI or explainable AI techniques applied to cybersecurity and intelligence problems.\nTechnical Skills: Proficiency with tools and techniques used in threat intelligence, blockchain analysis, and open-source intelligence (OSINT), such as Maltego, Chainalysis, Palantir, or similar tools.\nCryptocurrency Knowledge: Strong understanding of cryptocurrency concepts, blockchain technology, and the role of cryptocurrencies in cybercrime.\nPrevious work experience in a classified environment, actively participating in cyber threat modeling, operational intelligence, or incident response.\nPrevious work experience performing (or providing data science support to) targeting analysis for HUMINT, cyber, and/or kinetic operations.\nThis requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):\nTop SecretThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):\nTop SecretSalary compensation range and midpoint:\n$129,200 - $161,500 - $193,800 AnnualWork Location Type:\nOnsiteCommitment to Non-Discrimination\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.\nMITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. 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