Cloud Threat Analyst

ASRC Federal; Maryland; On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Job summary

ASRC Federal is seeking a Cloud Threat Analyst to safeguard national security systems through threat hunting across cloud, endpoints, and networks. You will monitor intelligence sources, detect threats, map tactics to MITRE ATT&CK, and coordinate with CSOC to respond to incidents.

Requires 2+ years in cybersecurity, active TS/SCI eligibility, a Bachelor's in Information Security or related field, and at least one IAM II/IAT Level II certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of system-level cybersecurity experience in threat hunting, incident response, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive threat hunting to detect advanced threats.
• Collaborate with CSOC to respond to and investigate security incidents.
• Perform root cause analysis and impact assessments for incidents.
• Develop and maintain threat hunting playbooks and detection rules.

Skills

Threat hunting

Incident response

Security monitoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms

Forensic analysis tools

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

ASRC Federal is hiring a Cloud Threat Analyst in support of our Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) program based out of Hanover MD.

Team members may be required to report to Fort Meade daily if required, however Remote flexibility available! Telework offered with a requirement to be onsite up to one (1) day a week in Hanover MD. (5 days in the office has not been required to date)

Position Description

As the Cloud Threat Analyst, your primary duty is to safeguard our national security systems through proactive threat hunting and advanced threat detection activities. You will continuously monitor and analyze threat intelligence sources to stay informed about emerging threats, searching for signs of malicious activity across our network infrastructure, endpoints, and systems that evade traditional security solutions. A key part of your role involves developing and implementing new and innovative threat detection techniques and strategies, analyzing large datasets to identify patterns and anomalies indicative of malicious activities, and mapping adversary tactics to the MITRE ATT&CK framework. You will collaborate with other CSOC team members and stakeholders to respond to and investigate security incidents, perform in-depth forensic analysis to understand the nature and impact of threats, and provide detailed reports and briefings on threat hunting activities and findings to senior management.

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of system-level cybersecurity experience in one of the following areas:
• Cyber Security Analyst, Incident Response and Threat Hunting as part of a mid to large enterprise red team or threat hunt team.
• Enterprise vulnerability management, endpoint security, or web security within a mid to large enterprise.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance, eligible for TS/SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field, or equivalent combination of experience.
• Must meet DoD 8140/8570.01-M IAM II or IAT Level II requirements (e.g., CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP, CEH, Pentest+, OSCP, CSSP-IR). At least one certification is required.

Required Skills

• Able to read, decipher and understand system, network, or cloud logs
• Knowledge of basic Enterprise and Network operations.
• Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework and/or ISO 27001 (specifically focused on incident response procedures, including containment, eradication, and recovery.)
• Basic understanding of Mitter Attack framework
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively articulate technical findings and collaborate with diverse teams.

Recommended skills

Threat Hunting & Detection

• Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to detect advanced threats that evade traditional security solutions
• Continuously monitor and analyze threat intelligence sources to stay informed about emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors
• Search for signs of malicious activity across network infrastructure, endpoints, cloud environments, and systems
• Develop and implement new and innovative threat detection techniques and strategies
• Analyze large datasets using SIEM platforms and security analytics tools to identify patterns and anomalies indicative of malicious activities
• Tune detection logic and alerting to reduce false positives and improve threat detection fidelity

Threat Intelligence & Analysis

• Leverage threat intelligence sources to identify emerging threats targeting federal environments and national security systems
• Map adversary activity to MITRE ATT&CK framework and develop threat models
• Analyze advanced persistent threats (APTs) and understand adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Recommend defensive improvements based on observed threat actor behaviors and attack patterns
• Correlate threat intelligence with internal security events to identify potential compromises

Incident Response & Investigation

• Collaborate with other CSOC team members and stakeholders to respond to and investigate security incidents
• Perform in-depth forensic analysis to understand the nature, scope, and impact of threats
• Conduct root cause analysis and impact assessments for security incidents
• Support containment, eradication, and recovery efforts during security incidents
• Coordinate response actions with SOC analysts, engineering teams, system owners, and government stakeholders
• Document incidents, response actions, and remediation recommendations in accordance with government reporting requirements

Reporting & Documentation:

• Provide detailed reports and briefings on threat hunting activities and findings to senior management
• Develop and maintain threat hunting playbooks, processes, and procedures
• Document lessons learned and contributed to the continuous improvement of security operations
• Create and maintain technical documentation for detection rules, hunting queries, and analytical methodologies
• Clearly document findings, response actions, and technical recommendations

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Participate in the development and refinement of security monitoring and incident response tools and processes
• Assist with security documentation, evidence collection, and audit response
• Validate security configurations against established baselines and policies
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threat actor TTPs, and defensive technologies

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefit packages. This position is offering a pay range of $115,000.00 - $134,745.00 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and factors permitted by law. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401k; education assistance; paid time off including Paid Time Off, holidays and any other paid leave required by law.