Advanced Host-Based Cyber Defense Analyst

Solutions³ LLC; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions³ LLC seeks a Host Based Systems Analyst II to support a government mission, providing remote and onsite cyber defense analysis with a focus on DFIR, threat hunting, and rapid incident response. The CNDA will analyze network traffic, correlate events, and produce incident documentation for escalation.

The role demands 5+ years in cyber defense, experience with IDS/IPS like Snort, and familiarity with SIEM tools. U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Requires US citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance.
• BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related field; or HS Diploma and 7+ years of network investigations experience.

Responsibilities

• Characterize and analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity and potential threats.
• Document and elevate incidents with history, status, and potential impact for action.
• Provide daily/regular reports of network events and activity relevant to cyber defense.

Skills

5+ years experience

Signature development

Intrusion detection

Incident handling

Protocol analyzers

Data collection

Signature reading

Packet-level analysis

Trend analysis

Education

BS in CS / Cybersecurity / CE

HS Diploma + 7+ years experience

Tools

Snort

Arcsight

SiLK

SIEM

Job description

Solutions³ LLC seeks a Host Based Systems Analyst II to support a government mission, providing remote and onsite cyber defense analysis with a focus on DFIR, threat hunting, and rapid incident response. The CNDA will analyze network traffic, correlate events, and produce incident documentation for escalation.

The role demands 5+ years in cyber defense, experience with IDS/IPS like Snort, and familiarity with SIEM tools. U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are required.