Overview
Government and Public Sector – Cybersecurity – Vulnerability Management & Threat Intel Sr Consultant Jobs in McLean, Virginia, USA at Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
Title: Government and Public Sector – Cybersecurity – Vulnerability Management & Threat Intel Sr Consultant
Company: Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd
Location: McLean, Virginia, USA
Type: Full Time
Category: IT/Tech, Security
Location:
Mc Lean
Date:
Jan 24, 2025
Requisition
At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support,inclusive cultureand technology to become the best version of you. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Government and Public Sector – Cybersecurity – Cyber Threat Intelligence Operator– Senior
From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice (“GPS”) of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local andEducationclients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes.
The opportunity
Our cybersecurity professionals possessdiverseindustry knowledge, along with unique technical expertise and specialized skills. The team works together in planning, pursuing, delivering and managing engagements to assess, improve, build, and in some cases operate integrated security operations for our clients.
Your key responsibilities
As a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, you will analyze, synthesize, and disseminate actionable threat intelligence to enhance cyber defense operations. You will integrate an intelligence-led perspective across security domains and collaborate with tactical security teams, including Red, Blue, and Purple Teams, as well as Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, and Incident Response teams to provide intelligence-driven decision support.
Additionally, you will be responsible for crafting and delivering clear, concise, and actionable intelligence reports tailored for both technical and executive audiences. As a senior analyst, you will mentor junior analysts and contribute to the evolution of the cyber threat intelligence team.
Skills and attributes for success
Conduct threat intelligence analysis leveraging frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
Perform threat attribution and behavioral profiling of cyber threat actors.
Collaborate with security teams to enhance detection engineering and intelligence-driven security operations.
Develop and maintain Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs).
Analyze and operationalize Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and emerging vulnerabilities.
Provide real-time intelligence support during cybersecurity incidents.
Conduct Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations.
Develop and deliver high-quality intelligence reports and risk assessments.
To qualify for the role you must have
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience; or a Master’s degree and 4 years of related work experience.
Any one or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, OSCP, CEH, SANS GIAC certifications.
Demonstrated experience with common intelligence standards.
Strong ability to research, validate, and analyze threat data.
Expertise in MITRE ATT&CK and cyber threat modeling.
Hands-on experiencewith Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) and network forensic tools.
Strong proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Power Shell, or Bash.
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for a polygraph.
Must be willing to work on-site as needed by the client in the greater Washington, DC area.
Ideally, you’ll also have
Prior consulting experience.
Experience with technical and strategic intelligence fusion.
Strong understanding of cybercriminal underground ecosystems.
What we look for
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