Cyber Threat Analyst

Mandiant · Reston, VA

Compensation

$60k–$80kper year

$60k$80k

Entry Level

HybridFull-timeThreat Intelligence

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What is Threat Intel?

You study hacker groups, track their methods, and report on what they'll do next.

This role is for you if you love research, reading, and writing reports.

📋About the Role

Analyze threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures. Produce finished intelligence products for executive and technical audiences. Track emerging threats and contribute to strategic intelligence assessments.

Threat ActorsTTP AnalysisSTIX/TAXIIIntelligence Reports

Your roadmap to get this job

Most people finish in 10–18 weeks from zero.

Foundation

4–6 wks

▸CompTIA Security+

▸Networking basics

▸Practice lab

Build Skills

4–8 wks

▸Hands-on labs

▸Build projects

▸Document learning

Get Hired

2–4 wks

▸Resume polish

▸Apply strategically

▸Interview prep

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