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: 12 weeks for birthing parents, 4 weeks for non-birthing parents, 6 weeks for adoptive, foster, or intended parents
• 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
• Must possess and be able to maintain a TS/SCI security clearance with appropriate 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.