Intelligence Analyst - FS-ISAC Reston, VA, USA Bookmark Share Print 1203 0 1

Listing Description

BACKGROUND

The Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center (FS-ISAC) is an industry consortium dedicated to safeguarding the global financial system by reducing cyber-risk. We serve financial institutions around the globe and in turn their customers. Headquartered in the US, with offices in the UK and Singapore, FS-ISAC shares timely, relevant and actionable intelligence. Our services are grouped around three pillars: information sharing, resilience and trust.

POSITION SUMMARY

The FS-ISAC’s Global Intelligence Office (GIO) is responsible for the formal threat-sharing and analytical reporting for its members. This is a diverse, global team in a fast-paced environment. The GIO operates in the US, UK, the Netherlands, and Singapore with analysts covering various functions. This position is for an Intelligence Analyst serving the Americas region from Washington DC. Strong analytical writing skills and security clearance are required. This position will maintain an operational relationship with FS-ISAC's public-private partnerships at CISA.

The analyst will report to the Americas Intelligence Officer based in the US. Travel will primarily be within the Americas region. This is not a remote position with physical presence required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• • Conduct multiple-source intelligence analysis on current and emerging cyber threats in written or oral format;
  • Craft timely, finished operational and strategic intelligence analysis reports with concise and structured writing skills;
  • Produce reports and manage Requests for Information, following FS-ISAC's operating rules for Traffic Light Protocol, for USG and law enforcement partners
  • Develop and maintain operational relationships with key agencies that can provide threat intelligence and insight to the private sector and vice versa
  • Engage in declassification processes where relevant and actionable intelligence can support the finance sectors
  • Work in a virtual, global team environment able to collaborate effectively across time zones;
  • Support FS-ISAC staff from other departments as needed with member meetings, conferences, exercise development and training;

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Intelligence Analysis Skills – 3 to 5 years of cyber threat intelligence or risk intelligence analysis experience with an understanding of geopolitical and economic triggers;
• Writing Skills – Developed writing skills with knowledge of the basic analytical principles; able to write for different audiences;
• Threat and Resilience Knowledge - Understanding of significant cyber threats and cyber intelligence, as well as an understanding of other risk areas, such as payments fraud
• Communication Skills –Effective verbal skills for daily virtual team discussions, collaborating with team members with complimentary functions, briefing key findings to different types of audiences;
• Time Management Skills – Strong time management skills with the ability to work on multiple products/reports at the same time to a high degree of quality; able to keep to deadlines;
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required;
• Candidate must be physically based in the Washington DC metro area or able to relocate Relocation expenses will not be covered.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of analytical experience;
• Knowledge of network intrusion, cybercrime, economic crime, or anti money laundering threat trends;
• Spanish language fluency desired;
• Familiarity with the region’s cyber security

The position requires a professional work environment and candidate must be able to meet the physical demands associated with the professional environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FS-ISAC has reviewed this position description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

All employees must be authorized to work in the United States. FS-ISAC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FS-ISAC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.