CSSP Analyst, Journeyman P47- P55

FEDITC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a CSSP Analyst, Journeyman, to provide 24/7 security monitoring and analysis in Indianapolis. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of SOC analyst experience, be Security+ certified, and hold an active Top-Secret clearance. Responsibilities include monitoring security events, analyzing phishing attempts, and drafting incident reports. This role contributes to national defense operations, requiring a strong background in cybersecurity and knowledge of SIEM tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity/SOC analysis.
• Must have Security+ certification.
• DoD 8140 Cyber Defensive Analyst qualification required.
• Experience with Azure Sentinel and ArcSight SIEM tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 security monitoring for DFAS CCE.
• Monitor security events using SIEM tools.
• Analyze phishing and spam emails.
• Draft incident summaries and reports for leadership.

Skills

Cybersecurity/SOC analyst experience

Security+ certification

DoD 8140 Cyber Defensive Analyst qualification

Experience with SIEM tools

Phishing analysis knowledge

Incident triage experience

Network security monitoring

Familiarity with incident response procedures

Experience with ticketing systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Sentinel

ArcSight

Splunk

Job description

FEDITC, LLC is a fast-growing business supporting DoD and other intelligence agencies worldwide. FEDITC develops mission critical national security systems throughout the world directly supporting the Warfighter, DoD Leadership, & the country. We are proud & honored to provide these services.

Overview

We are looking for a CSSP Analyst, Journeyman to work in Indianapolis, IN. An active Top-Secret United States Citizenship is required to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 security monitoring and analysis for DFAS CCE (ON-SITE REQUIRED)
• Monitor security events using Azure Sentinel, ArcSight, and other SIEM tools
• Perform initial triage and classification of security incidents
• Analyze phishing and spam emails, reviewing headers, attachments, and URLs for malicious indicators
• Validate and classify incidents, determining true positives and escalating when required
• Draft incident summaries and analyst reports for leadership and case records
• Keep investigation notes and case records updated
• Support protocol monitoring achieving 100% documentation per DFAS CSIRP
• Participate in threat hunting activities under senior guidance
• Operate CSSP toolsets for unclassified and classified enclaves

Qualifications

Experience/Skills

• 5+ years cybersecurity/SOC analyst experience
• Security+ certification
• DoD 8140 Cyber Defensive Analyst (Intermediate) Playlist qualification
• Experience with SIEM tools (Azure Sentinel, ArcSight, Splunk)
• Knowledge of phishing analysis and email security
• Incident triage and classification experience
• Understanding of network security monitoring
• Familiarity with DFAS CSIRP or similar incident response procedures
• Experience with ticketing systems for incident tracking

Preferred Qualifications

• CySA+ certification (upgrade path)
• Experience with DFAS CSSP operations
• Prior 24/7 SOC shift experience
• Azure Sentinel KQL query experience
• Threat hunting experience
• Digital forensics fundamentals
• Experience with classified network monitoring

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Certifications

• Cyber Defensive Analyst (Intermediate) Playlist
• CompTIA Security+

Clearance

• Active Top-Secret clearance is required.
• Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.
• Maintain applicable security clearance(s) at the level required by the client and/or applicable certification(s) as requested by FEDITC and/or required by FEDITC’S Client(s)/Customer(s)/Prime contractor(s).

FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.