Professional Services Threat Analyst

Censys maintains the highest fidelity map of Internet infrastructure in the security industry, used by sophisticated threat hunting and exposure management teams in the financial, critical infrastructure, other commercial sectors as well as by researchers, government, intelligence, law enforcement, and military users.

This Role: 

As a Threat Analyst on the Censys Professional Services team, you will conduct research and perform technical analysis to support the mission of the US Government Intelligence Community and Defense Agencies. This role directly supports client-driven data analysis and finished intelligence reporting on technical topics (i.e. tracking emerging threats, assessing nation state capabilities, tracking malicious infrastructure, and identifying new TTPs). Previous security and cyber threat intelligence experience is required. 

What you'll do:

• Conduct security research across technical data sets to respond to customer requests
• Produce finished intelligence reports and support intelligence briefings
• Support other security researchers and data scientists who require cyber threat acumen to influence their data analysis and threat modeling needs  
• Develop signatures to identify and track malicious or vulnerable Internet infrastructure 
• Stay on top of developments within the cyber threat landscape and track key developments across classified and OSINT sources
• Work with Product and Engineering teams to ensure that Censys collects data to support analytical research needs

What you'll bring:

• TS/SCI Clearance Full Scope Poly or CI Poly
• Strong technical background in computer security, including experience conducting threat analysis research
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals (e.g., DNS, BGP, TCP/IP)
• Familiarity with analytic tradecraft, intelligence analysis and writing techniques and methodologies
• Proficiency conducting data analysis using SQL and Python
• BA/BS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in Information Security and/or Threat Intelligence
• Excellent written and verbal communication; unwavering attention to detail and ability to convey complex technical and non-technical concepts

What will set you apart):

• MA/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Security, or a related field
• Knowledge of open source intelligence gathering tools and techniques

Our target salary range for this role is between $170,000 and $210,000 with bonus eligibility and equity. Our roots are in Ann Arbor, Michigan with location hubs in Seattle, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Dublin, Ireland. We require this role to be located in Washington D.C. and will require onsite work with assigned customers. 

Our innovation is fueled by the team’s global perspectives and diverse backgrounds. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification. At Censys we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace - so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every listed requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be exactly who we need to fill this role or others! 

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Censys is an equal opportunity employer.