Overview
Remote
$140,000 - $160,000
Full Time
No Travel Required
Skills
DoD
Leadership
Analytical Skill
Security Operations
System Security
Job Details
Blu Omega is looking for a Senior Information Security Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be conducting adversarial assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and enhance system security. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive technical documentation to detail findings from penetration testing events, as well as preparing briefing materials for the CSPO. Additionally, you will assist in planning and executing adversarial (penetration) testing and provide recommendations for effective mitigation strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Establish governance frameworks and policies for the GSOC (Global Security Operations Center).
- Develop incident reporting workflows for awareness and action-based responses.
- Tune Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to improve threat detection.
- Define tactics, techniques, and procedures to mitigate active threats, including playbooks and threat-hunting strategies.
- Identify tools and capabilities to enhance threat detection and incident response.
- Support threat hunting and incident response activities as needed.
- Liaise with local defenders and support cyber defense efforts.
- Review network architecture for sensor placement and coverage gaps.
- Analyze logs for anomalies and cybersecurity threats.
- Track and report on GSOC equipment lifecycle.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in security operations, with leadership in customer-facing roles.
- Strong expertise in analyzing cyber-attacks, attack classifications, and understanding system/application vulnerabilities.
- In-depth knowledge of network topologies, protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS, etc.), and experience with tools like Palo Alto, Elastic SIEM, Splunk, and VMware.
- Skilled in attack reconstruction using network traffic, integrating Threat Intelligence, and familiar with the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Ability to collaborate across multiple locations and with cross-functional teams.
Nice to Haves:
- Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS).
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Proficiency in forensics software (e.g., MAGNET).
- Experience in developing content for Splunk Enterprise Security using tstats and data models.
- Ability to create and implement correlation rules for continuous monitoring.
- Familiarity with tools like Nessus, CrowdStrike, Gray Noise, Shodan, and SCADA systems.
Certifications:
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or equivalent IT certifications.
- Additional certifications like DoD 8570 CSSP, CompTIA CySA+, or GIAC certifications are a plus.
Education:
- College degree preferred but not required.
- Cybersecurity workforce standards under DoD 8140 should be met through education, experience, or certifications.
Salary Range: $150K-$160K
Our final salary offer will be based on several factors, including depth of technical skills, work experience, education, certifications, and clearance
What Blu Omega Can Offer You:
Our final salary offer will be based on several factors, including depth of technical skills, work experience, education, certifications, and clearance
What Blu Omega Can Offer You:
- Competitive benefits including Health Insurance, 401K w/ match, Paid Time Off and more.
- Results driven culture that embrace our core values
- Rewarding work contributing to our Nation s mission critical programs
Blu Omega is a Woman Owned Small Business Federal Technology services firm headquartered in Washington DC and supporting clients nationally. We provide Technology solutions for enterprise and government customers. Our team has a past performance in a diverse range of programs including those for Data Management, Cloud/Infrastructure, Software Development and Enterprise Applications.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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