Experience and Education: 3-6 years of experience in an intelligence analyst or security operations role, with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or a certification such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, GIAC GSEC, or similar.
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of physical computer components, network architectures, attack methods, common computer/network infections, and encryption algorithms. Familiarity with cyber intelligence/information collection capabilities, cyber operations terminology, data communications terminology, and internet network addressing.
Cybersecurity Expertise: Proficiency in identifying what constitutes a network threat, knowledge of penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques, and understanding of how to extract, analyze, and use metadata. Familiarity with physical and logical network devices and infrastructure.
Analytical Skills: Ability to evaluate information for reliability, validity, and relevance, and skill in identifying critical target elements.
Communication Skills: Ability to prepare and present briefings, write, review, and edit cyber-related Intelligence/assessment products, and articulate intelligence requirements into research questions and data tracking variables.
Research Skills: Proficiency in using multiple search engines and tools.
Engineering Skills: Strong understanding of security engineering principles for designing, building, and maintaining security infrastructure and systems with experience with cloud, corporate, and endpoint security.