Cyber Threat Intel Analyst with Security Clearance

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst to join our cybersecurity team in Huntsville, AL. This mid-level position requires a proactive professional with strong analytical and investigative skills, responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating cyber threats in a dynamic and mission-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities: Monitor and analyze computer networks for indicators of compromise and advanced persistent threats. Investigate cybersecurity breaches and incidents, documenting findings and assessing impact. Conduct threat intelligence gathering, analysis, and reporting using open-source, commercial, and proprietary tools. Work with SOC and incident response teams to support real-time cyber defense operations. Identify and analyze malicious activity, trends, and threat actor behavior to inform defensive strategies. Assist in penetration testing and uncovering network vulnerabilities.

Recommend and implement best practices for securing information systems and infrastructure. Install and configure cybersecurity software and protective measures including firewalls and encryption. Create forensically sound copies of digital evidence and conduct in-depth data analysis. Perform dynamic analysis such as timeline reconstruction, statistical correlation, and file signature reviews. Support deployable Incident Response Teams (IRTs) during investigations and incident handling.

Required Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat intelligence, incident response, or network defense.
Hands-on experience with Splunk Enterprise Security for threat detection and correlation.
Solid understanding of cyber threat landscapes, TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures), and cyber kill chain methodologies.
Proficient in conducting forensic analysis, malware research, and log correlation.
Strong communication and technical writing skills for clear and concise threat reporting.
Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM).
GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI) certification or equivalent.
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework, STIX/TAXII, and other threat intel standards.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.

CULTURE REQUIREMENTS: • Engineers, Analysts, and Developers at Cintel, Inc. are highly motivated, technical, and self‐organized. We place a lot of trust in our team members to develop technical solutions for ill‐ defined problems (i.e. thrive in an environment where the problem is vague, requirements are lacking, and a solution is not obvious). We need problem solvers. • We want our team members to be self‐motivated and eager to learn new skills. If you consider yourself a jack‐of‐all‐trades, and are eager to keep up with the latest trends in technology, you’ll fit right in.

ABOUT CINTEL, INC: Cintel Inc. is a Small Business providing strategies and services to support an array of Government clients in Software Development, Operational/Tactical and Installation/Facilities Energy, Cyber Security, Modeling and Simulation, Data Science, and Programmatic support. We offer our clients nimble, unique, and value focused solutions with an emphasis on people, connectivity, communication, and teamwork. Our team believes that people drive solutions. By connecting people, information, teams, and experience we deliver solutions that respond to customer needs.

It is the policy of Cintel that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. These policies shall ensure that the practice of nondiscrimination will be applied in the employment, promotion, upgrading, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, recall or rehire of personnel.

Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Cintel, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.