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Cyber Defense Analyst

Suitland, MD, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

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Skills

JWICS
ATLAS
Technical Analysis
Tier 2
Management
Issue Tracking
Wireless Security
Reporting
Information Technology
Information Assurance
Security Clearance
Event Management
SIEM
Splunk
Network
Intrusion Detection
Palo Alto
Microsoft
Scripting
Python
Perl
Ruby
JavaScript
Windows PowerShell
C
C++
Java
Nmap
Burp Suite
Metasploit
Report Writing
Intelligence Collection
Cyber Security
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Penetration Testing
CompTIA
Cloud Computing
Certified Ethical Hacker
GCIA
GCIH
Cisco

JWICS
ATLAS
Technical Analysis
Tier 2
Management
Issue Tracking
Wireless Security
Reporting
Information Technology
Information Assurance
Security Clearance
Event Management
SIEM
Splunk
Network
Intrusion Detection
Palo Alto
Microsoft
Scripting
Python
Perl
Ruby
JavaScript
Windows PowerShell
C
C++
Java
Nmap
Burp Suite
Metasploit
Report Writing
Intelligence Collection
Cyber Security
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Penetration Testing
CompTIA
Cloud Computing
Certified Ethical Hacker
GCIA
GCIH
Cisco

Summary

We are seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst to join a mission focused team supporting the Navy's cybersecurity environment at the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) Hopper Global Communications Center (HGCC) in Suitland, MD.

In this role, you 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. You will apply your experience in the Certified Network Defender (CND) discipline and knowledge of IT systems and networks to analyze security events, manage incident tickets, support intelligence gathering and analysis, and communicate findings to key stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform first line monitoring of security tools and conduct initial analysis of alerts for TS/SCI networks, including JWICS, ATLAS, and other networks for which HGCC is responsible.
Monitor organizational cybersecurity tools for alerts, anomalies, and indicators of compromise.
Investigate and perform initial technical analysis of cybersecurity alerts and events, escalating potential incidents to Tier 2 as appropriate.
Create, update, and manage incident and event tickets within the approved ticketing system.
Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify potential malicious activity and emerging threats.
Perform wireless security scans of facilities and document and report findings.
Correlate alerts and security events across multiple platforms to identify patterns, trends, and potential threats.
Prepare and deliver operational and situational awareness briefings.
Support annual cyber defense exercises.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or a related area of study desired, with 5+ years of experience.
8+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
5+ years of concentrated experience in the CND discipline, regardless of degree.
3+ years of professional experience monitoring and investigating alerts from cybersecurity tools.
Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems such as Splunk and Elastic.
Experience with Network Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (NIDPS), such as Cisco FirePower and Palo Alto NGFW, as well as host based tools such as Trellix ePO, Microsoft Defender, and Tanium.
Knowledge of scripting and coding languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, PowerShell, C, C++, and Java.
Knowledge of penetration testing and red team tactics, techniques, and procedures, as well as tools such as Kali, SamuraiWTF, Nmap, Burp Suite, sqlmap, and Metasploit.
Knowledge of ticketing systems, report writing, and intelligence gathering, analysis, and dissemination techniques specific to cybersecurity.
Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem solving skills.

Required Certifications

Must possess one of the following certifications: CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Cloud+, EC Council CEH, GIAC GCIA, GIAC GCIH, GICSP, or Cisco CyberOps.

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: 91015447
Position Id: 2d02aa11171eb6c92e3efe11c2d520ed
Posted 2 hours ago

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