Elijah Headen
@elijahheaden
Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with extensive military experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst with over fourteen years of experience as a U.S. Navy Intelligence Officer. My career has been dedicated to analyzing emerging geopolitical threats and coordinating cyberspace operations to support federal policy refinement. I employ a variety of technical methods, including OSINT and HUMINT, to conduct thorough cyber threat analysis, ensuring that decision-makers are equipped with actionable intelligence.
Currently, I lead the Cyber Threat Intelligence program at Trellix, where I have successfully developed Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) that align our operations with organizational security goals. My previous roles have involved in-depth analysis of phishing campaigns and managing incidents for high-value federal entities, where I produced comprehensive threat briefings and collaborated with multiple agencies to enhance our threat intelligence capabilities.
My commitment to continuous learning is evident in my ongoing education in Cyber Security and various certifications, including CompTIA Security+ and Certified Ethical Hacker. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to protect organizations from cyber threats and contribute to a secure digital environment.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Trellix
Nov 2024 - Present (8 months)
Developed and refined Priority Intelligence Requirements (PIRs) to align CTI operations with organizational security goals, ensuring intelligence collection was actionable and relevant. Led and matured the Metropolitan Transit Authority’s (MTA) Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) program, implementing strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence products to enhance cyber resilience. Investigated
Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Mindpoint Group
May 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Proficiently conducted threat actor attribution, specializing in in-depth analysis of phishing campaigns, while also providing critical support for RFIs related to various cyberattacks, including DDoS, data leaks, and social engineering. Demonstrated expertise in managing and mitigating incidents involving high-value FCEB entities, delivering comprehensive threat briefings covering actor profiling
Senior Cyber Intelligence Analyst
Knight Federal Solutions
Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)
Liaises with 25+ public/private sector partners to identify trends and threats to better realign DoD cyber doctrine. Coordinates with DoD incident response teams and provides reach back support related to threat actors. Analyzes threat actor behavior and communicates current/developing Cyber threats to senior officials.
Targeting Officer
Darkstar Intelligence, LLC
Nov 2019 - Present (5 years 8 months)
Works in coordination with government and commercial entities to support multi-spectrum operations. Conducts OSINT for malicious threat actors to provide Indicators of Compromise to stakeholders. Maintains knowledge of major cyber threat actors as well as Tactics Techniques and Procedures (TTPs).
Cyber/CI Analyst
Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Aug 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Analyzed malicious network activity, supporting response teams, resulting in dedicated funding to further assessing cyber threats to Department of Navy. Produced verbal and written threat reports on malicious actors used in technical operations, behavioral analysis, and criminal investigations. Conducted investigations into multiple illegal operations by threat actors (laundering, ransomware, etc.
Cyber Targeting Officer
Cyber National Mission Force J2
Jul 2015 - Present (10 years)
Coordinated and supported threat hunting activity across networks in search of Indicators of Compromise. Constructed in depth networks of threat actors, commercial, and government associations. Tracked large-scale information operation campaigns, their targets, vulnerabilities, and exploits used.
Intelligence Analyst/Terminal Security Officer
Carrier Strike Group Three
Aug 2011 - Present (13 years 11 months)
Established areas of improvement and workflow involving cyber and emerging technology reporting. Conducted networking duties, ensuring access, privileges, and policy compliance for 50+ sailors, NIPR, SIPR, JWICS, and related equipment to ensure CIA triad, enabling the mission of intelligence watch standing for the Strike Group. Presented intelligence products to senior personnel on cyber threats r
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Western Governor's University
Bachelor of Science, Cyber Security
Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. This program focuses on developing expertise in defending computer systems and networks from cyber threats.
DoD Joint Targeting School
Certification, Joint Targeting
Completed specialized training at the DoD Joint Targeting School. This education provided advanced knowledge in targeting methodologies and intelligence operations.
Defense Cyber Investigation Training Academy
Certification, Cyber Investigation
Received training from the Defense Cyber Investigation Training Academy. This program focused on cyber investigation techniques and digital forensics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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