Cyber threat analyst (detection & automation engineering)

phia is hiring a Cyber Threat Analyst (Detection & Automation Engineering) to support cyber threat analysis and detection engineering and operations at a large Federal agency. The role requires close collaboration with security operations, threat intelligence, and incident response stakeholders, along with strong configuration development, testing, and documentation practices. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with cybersecurity threats and analysis workflows, detection capabilities and methodologies, and automation platforms and tools.

This position offers REMOTE work flexibility. Qualified candidates will be U.S. Citizens and located in the United States, able to achieve Public Trust security vetting approval.

What You’ll Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain automated, Artificial/Super Intelligence (AI/SI) enabled security detection, integration capabilities across enterprise security monitoring technologies.
• Strengthen threat detection and response through detection engineering, security automation, systems integration, data analysis, super intelligent and continuous improvement of detection content and workflows.
• Build automation and integration workflows to improve detection and response.
• Security Platform Integration: Integrate and optimize security technologies (e.g., SIEM, EDR, SOAR, threat intelligence) into a cohesive detection architecture.
• Requirements-to-Implementation: Perform requirements analysis and translate operational security needs into technical specifications and implementable solutions.
• Testing & Validation: Execute testing, evaluation, and validation of detections and automation/SI workflows; drive continuous improvements based on results and operational feedback.
• Security Data Analysis: Analyze telemetry to identify anomalies, trends, and detection gaps; recommend and implement detection enhancements.
• Documentation & Sustainment: Create and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and runbooks to support reliable operations. Provide status and activity reporting and plans to management.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with SOC, threat intelligence, and incident response teams to align detections to threat priorities and operational processes.
• Emerging Capability Evaluation: Research and assess new security and SI/ML capabilities to enhance detection effectiveness.

Who You Are / What You Bring:

• Significant depth and expertise in:
• SOAR Platforms and Capabilities (SentinelOne Singularity Hyperautomation, Splunk Enterprise Security, Splunk SOAR)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Super Intelligence (SI) Security
• SOC operations and processes
• Threat intelligence lifecycle and analysis
• Incident response methodologies
• Network protocols and architecture
• Operating systems (Windows/Linux/Unix)
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Security architecture and design
• Programming/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• API integration and development
• Detection engineering methodologies
• Security automation and orchestration concepts
• Familiarity with Frameworks, Standards & Compliance:
• NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK Framework
• CISA NICE Framework, ISO 27001/27002, FISMA, FedRAMP, OMB Circulars and Federal Cybersecurity Directives, Privacy Act
• Familiarity and experience in:
• Malware analysis
• Digital forensics analysis and procedures
• Risk assessment methodologies
• Ability to work independently, work in a fast-paced environment, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Required Education + Experience:

• (Multiple levels of seniority will be considered for this position)
• Bachelors degree + 3 to 13 years of experience in cybersecurity analysis and engineering (cyber threat analysis, intrusion analysis, detection engineering, etc.). Four additional years of experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree (7 – 17 years of experience).
• Programming/scripting certification or demonstrated proficiency (e.g., Python, PowerShell, similar)

Required Certifications:

• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent baseline cybersecurity certification)
• At least one of:
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) or GX-IA
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or GX-IH
• CompTIA CySA+ Cybersecurity Analyst

Desired Certifications (or similar):

• CompTIA SecAI+
• GIAC Continuous Monitoring (GMON)
• GIAC AI Security Automation Engineer (GASAE)
• GIAC Machine Learning Engineer (GMLE)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Security Clearance/Vetting:

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance

WORK LOCATION:

Remote

TRAVEL:

N/A

TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY:

Yes

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Public Trust

Who We Are

phia LLC ("phia") is a Northern Virginia based, small business established in 2011 with focus in Cyber Intelligence, Cyber Security/Defense, Intrusion Analysis & Incident Response, Cyber Architecture & Capability Analysis, Cyber Policy & Strategy, Information Assurance/Security, Compliance, Certification & Accreditation, Communications Security, Traditional Security, and Facilities Security. phia also provides cyber operations support functions such as: Program and Process Management, Engineering, Development, and Systems Administration that allows for Cyber Operations to efficiently integrate our customer’s missions and objectives. phia supports various agencies and offices within the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal government, and private/commercial entities.

phia offers excellent benefits to enhance work-life balance, including the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition and Professional Development Assistance

phia does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.