Temporary Threat Intelligence Jobs in Reston, VA

Information Security Advisor

NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Information Security Advisor to join our team in Merrifield, Virginia (US-VA), United States (US).

Job Summary: The Senior SOC Analyst is a key member of the 24/7/365 Security Operations Center, which serves as the escalation point for advanced investigations, incident response, and proactive threat hunting. This role conducts higher-level analysis than other analysts on the team. A senior SOC analyst performs deep forensic investigations, correlates multi-source threat intelligence information, and guides containment and remediation strategies. The Senior SOC Analyst identifies and mitigates advanced threats across enterprise IT endpoints, cloud environments, and OT systems. They leverage frameworks like the MITRE ATT&CK framework and others to detect, disrupt, and prevent malicious activity from occurring in the enterprise environment. They work closely with the SOC manager and leads. They mentor junior staff, assist to refine SOC processes, and ensures the organization maintains a strong cybersecurity posture. They collaborate with engineers, threat intelligence and forensics teams to enhance detection capabilities, improve incident response readiness, and deliver actionable security insights to leadership.

Job Duties:

• Lead advanced incident detection, investigation, and analysis efforts.
• Coordinate and direct complex incident response activities.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify emerging risks.
• Work with forensic teams to ensure proper forensic collection, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence.
• Develop and enhance SOC processes, playbooks, and detection capabilities.
• Perform threat intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Mentor and train SOC analysts to improve investigative capabilities and analytical thought process.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen overall cybersecurity posture.
• Maintain documentation and reporting for SOC operations.

Basic Qualifications: Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science. Education Equivalency: One-and-one- half (1.5) years of additional experience can substitute for one (1) year of a typical degree program. Minimum 8 years of experience in Information Technology (IT) and/or Information Security (IS). DoD 8140 certification for their respective area or the ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of onboarding. Active Secret or higher security clearance holder and must be eligible for a Top-Secret clearance if requested.

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $110,179 - $183,631. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA: NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.