[Hiring] Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst @Blackpoint Cyber

Role Description

This position is part of the DoD SkillBridge Program designed to provide active-duty service members with the opportunity to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 180 days of service. As a Jr. CTI Analyst, you will learn the core principles of cyber threat intelligence and how it supports security operations in a real-world environment.

The CTI Analyst will work alongside the CTI team to gain hands-on experience in cyber threat analysis, reporting, and intelligence operations. This role includes:

• Participating in intelligence gathering, IOC enrichment, and threat actor profiling.
• Collaborating with the Security Operations Center (SOC) to understand how intelligence impacts day-to-day defensive operations.

This is a training-focused role designed for individuals transitioning from the military to cybersecurity careers.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply core concepts of cyber threat intelligence, including the intelligence lifecycle, threat actor TTPs, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Assist in identifying, enriching, and contextualizing indicators of compromise (IOCs) using open-source tools and commercial platforms.
• Shadow SOC analysts to understand alert triage workflows and how CTI can support SOC needs.
• Support the creation of threat actor profiles, threat notices, and campaign briefs under guidance.
• Facilitate information sharing and feedback between CTI and SOC teams to align intelligence outputs with operational requirements.
• Participate in the development of actionable intelligence products for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to CTI team processes and help identify opportunities for integration and operational improvement.

Qualifications

• Active duty service member approved for participation in the DoD SkillBridge program.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts and terminology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a professional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with threat intelligence concepts such as IOCs, TTPs, and threat actor groups.
• Exposure to cybersecurity tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, or threat intelligence platforms).
• Interest in pursuing a career in cybersecurity or threat intelligence post-transition.

What You Will Gain

• Practical knowledge of CTI tradecraft and tools used in enterprise environments.
• First-hand experience working with SOC teams and understanding operational cybersecurity workflows.
• Mentorship from experienced CTI professionals.
• A capstone project demonstrating applied threat intelligence skills.
• A strong foundation for pursuing entry-level cybersecurity roles after military service.

Program Benefits

• Smooth transition from military to civilian cybersecurity roles.
• Exposure to real-world threat intelligence operations.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects in a supportive learning environment.