Role OverviewCyber Defense Analyst will serve on the front line of cyber defense, helping protect critical TS/SCI networks by monitoring and investigating cybersecurity alerts, identifying potential threats, and supporting proactive threat hunting activities.
What You Will Do
Perform first line monitoring of security tools, conduct initial analysis of alerts, investigate and perform initial technical analysis of cybersecurity alerts and events, and conduct proactive threat hunting activities.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must possess experience in the Certified Network Defender (CND) discipline, knowledge of IT systems and networks, and strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or a related area of study
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Concentrated experience in the CND discipline
- Experience monitoring and investigating alerts from cybersecurity tools
- Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems
- Experience with Network Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (NIDPS)
- Knowledge of scripting and coding languages
- Knowledge of penetration testing and red team tactics, techniques, and procedures
- Knowledge of ticketing systems, report writing, and intelligence gathering, analysis, and dissemination techniques specific to cybersecurity
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills
- Must possess one of the following certifications: CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Cloud+, EC Council CEH, GIAC GCIA, GIAC GCIH, GICSP, or Cisco CyberOps
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00
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