Cyber Analyst/ Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Defense Technologies; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

Cyber Defense Technologies seeks a Cyber Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst to join our Dayton, OH team onsite. You will monitor network traffic and logs, detect suspicious activity, and respond to incidents while leveraging advanced defense tooling under a TS/SCI clearance.

You will perform in-depth threat analyses, assess vulnerabilities, and coordinate with engineering and security teams to mitigate risks in a government contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline and typically 5+ years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CEH, Security +, CYSA+)

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic, logs and alert to identify suspicious activity.
• Use data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threat.
• Perform in-depth analysis of potential threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents to determine severity and impacts.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline

Tools

CEH

Security+

CYSA+

Job description

Position: Cyber Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Defense Technologies (CDT), a leading small business cybersecurity and engineering firm, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cyber Analyst/Cyber Security Analyst onsite in Dayton, OH with a TS/SCI clearance. In this role, you will monitor, analyze, for the purpose of mitigating threats.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic, logs and alert to identify suspicious activity.
• Use data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threat.
• Perform in-depth analysis of potential threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents to determine severity and impacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Security, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related Engineering discipline and typically 5+ years of relevant experience
• Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. CEH, Security +, CYSA+)

Why Join Cyber Defense Technologies?

At CDT, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment where your expertise in finance and HR can help shape the future of cybersecurity and engineering solutions. This position offers the opportunity to lead financial strategies while supporting HR initiatives in a fast-paced, government contracting environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

CDT is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.