Advanced Threat Cyber Analyst
Date: Dec 3, 2025
Location:
Overland Park, KS, US Cary, NC, US Seven Hills, OH, US
Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies
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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation
Req Id : 112406
Opportunity Type : Staff
Relocation eligible : No
Full time/Part time : Full-Time
Project Only Hire : No
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Why Black and Veatch
Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity's biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1.
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Advanced Threat Detection and Response Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will specialize in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating advanced persistent threats (APTs) to protect our organization's critical assets. The Advanced Threat Detection and Response Analyst will proactively seek out indicators of compromise that conventional cybersecurity processes cannot find and track threats and campaigns aimed at the company.
Key Responsibilities
Threat Analysis: Conduct thorough investigations and analysis of cyber threat activities, leveraging advanced techniques and tools.
IOCs: Create Indicators of Compromise based on threat modelling, existing attacks, open source intelligence, and threat sharing groups
Incident Response: Lead and coordinate incident response efforts for cyber intrusions, ensuring rapid and effective mitigation.
Attribution: Provide attribution of attacks to threat actors
Monitoring: Utilize monitoring systems to detect and track threats in real-time both at Black and Veatch and through reporting within the larger defense industry.
Reporting: Develop detailed reports and documentation on threat intelligence and incident responses.
Collaboration: Work closely with other cybersecurity professionals, sharing insights and strategies for threat detection and response.
Training: Provide training and guidance to junior analysts on detection and response methodologies.
Research: Stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and techniques in cybersecurity.
Proactive Measures: Implement proactive measures, such as threat hunting, to identify potential activities before they become incidents.
Management Responsibilities
Individual Contributor
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degrees and certifications are a plus.
Technical Skills: Proficient in using advanced cybersecurity tools and platforms, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and forensic tools.
Knowledge: Deep understanding of APT tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on threat detection and incident response.
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Certifications
Certifications: Relevant cybersecurity certifications, such as CISSP, CEH, or GCIH/GCIA are highly desirable.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.
Typical office environment.
Salary Plan
ITS: Information Technology Service
Job Grade
019
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Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy.
Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.
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