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Cyber Defense Analyst

Washington, DC, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $120,001.00 - 160,000.00 per year

SAIC

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Skills

Sensors
Threat Analysis
Configuration Management
Optimization
Intrusion Detection
Switches
Routers
Hypervisor
Network
Storage
Malware Analysis
Emulation
Technical Writing
Digital Forensics
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Computer Networking
Incident Management
Recovery
Cyber Security
Security Operations
Tier 2
Management
System On A Chip
Security Clearance
Continuous Integration
Information Assurance
ICS
SCADA
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Sensors
Threat Analysis
Configuration Management
Optimization
Intrusion Detection
Switches
Routers
Hypervisor
Network
Storage
Malware Analysis
Emulation
Technical Writing
Digital Forensics
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Computer Networking
Incident Management
Recovery
Cyber Security
Security Operations
Tier 2
Management
System On A Chip
Security Clearance
Continuous Integration
Information Assurance
ICS
SCADA
Information Technology
Systems Engineering
FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2615324-OTHLOC-006

Location: Washington, DC, US

Date Posted: 2026-08-06

Category: Cyber

Subcategory: Cybersecurity Ops

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a candidate to fill a Cyber Defense Analyst position on a joint Contractor-Government Cyber Protection Team with our customer at Ft. Meade, MD.

Job Duties:

Configuration, management, and optimization of intrusion detection systems for both host and network
Integrate and manage network sensors
Conduct threat analysis utilizing various sources to identify threats
Configuration, management and optimization of intrusion detection systems
Configuration and design of deployable network kits that include switches, routers, taps, hypervisors and network storage devices to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance
Malware triage
Cyber threat emulation to assess defensive posture and capabilities while in a controlled environment
Threat hunting to identify advanced persistent threats
Technical writing in support of findings and providing security recommendations in order to secure networks

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

BS and nine (9) years or more experience; four (4) years additional in lieu of degree
Digital Forensics of Windows, Linux and networking devices
Incident Response Team Experience: Proven experience leading or supporting the detection, containment, and recovery of cybersecurity incidents in complex environments
Security Operations Center Analyst Tier 2 and 3 Expertise: Demonstrated ability to investigate advanced threats, manage escalated incidents, and develop and refine SOC response procedures
Cyber Protection Team Knowledge: Practical experience identifying vulnerabilities and implementing proactive measures to defend systems, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats

Required Security Clearance:

Must has an active TS/SCI with a CI Poly (poly must have been completed within the last 5 years)

Required Certification:

Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III

Desired Certification/Skills:

Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Offensive Security
Zero Trust Architecture
ICS/SCADA

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10111346
Position Id: 2615324-OTHLOC-100000685975006
Posted 5 hours ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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