Senior Forward Deployed Analyst

The role

The Senior Forward Deployed Analyst serves as a subject matter expert bridging cyber technologies and operational requirements. This person will translate operational workflows into technical specifications and work with engineering teams to ensure AI-powered graph database applications meet cyber operation demands.

What you will do

• Perform Digital Network Exploitation and Analysis or Exploitation Analyst cyber operations.
• Execute network analysis, persona development, and threat actor attribution.
• Maintain operational proficiency through engagement in live cyber operations and intelligence production.
• Translate complex operational workflows into technical requirements for engineering teams.
• Validate that AI-powered graph database applications enhance cyber operations.
• Lead requirements gathering sessions with government customers.
• Work with cyber operators to gather feedback on user interface designs and system workflows.
• Create training materials and documentation for AI-enhanced cyber tools.
• Represent Twenty in customer engagements.
• Lead technical demonstrations of AI and graph database technologies.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in cyber operations and intelligence analysis within U.S. Government military or intelligence organizations.
• Expert-level knowledge of Digital Network Exploitation and Analysis (DNEA) and Exploitation Analyst (EA) methodologies and tools.
• Deep understanding of cyber operations across both defensive and offensive mission sets.
• Extensive experience with multi-domain intelligence analysis correlating cyber, SIGINT, GEOINT, and HUMINT.
• Demonstrated expertise in network analysis, persona development, and threat actor attribution.
• Strong background in operational planning and mission execution in cyber environments.
• Advanced understanding of network protocols, exploitation techniques, and cyber attack methodologies.
• Experience with graph-based analysis tools and methodologies for intelligence analysis.
• Knowledge of AI/ML applications in cyber operations and intelligence analysis.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and their security implications for government operations.
• Understanding of IoT protocols, WiFi exploitation, and electromagnetic spectrum operations.
• Experience with data visualization tools and techniques for complex intelligence presentations.

Nice to have

• Advanced degrees or relevant certifications
• Previous experience as a technical lead or senior analyst in government cyber operations units
• Track record of successfully transitioning from operational roles to product development or requirements engineering
• Experience with government acquisition processes and requirements development
• Background in training and doctrine development for cyber operations
• Previous experience working with defense contractors or in public-private partnerships
• Publications or presentations in cyber operations or intelligence analysis fields
• Advanced technical certifications in cyber operations or intelligence analysis

Benefits

• Health. Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Life / AD&D, disability coverage options.
• Paid parental leave for eligible full-time employees.
• 12 weeks for birthing parents, 4 for non-birthing parents, 6 weeks for adoptive, foster, or intended parents through surrogacy.
• Paid holidays and flexible PTO.
• 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options.
• HSA/FSA options, dependent care FSA.

Before you apply

• Role is limited to U.S. citizens.
• Requires active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

About the company

Founded in 2024, Twenty Technologies industrializes offensive cyber operations for the U.S. and its allies. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Twenty has raised $168M from various investors.