Cyber Defense Analyst

SAIC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Cyber Defense Analyst for a joint Contractor-Government Cyber Protection Team at Ft. Meade, MD. The role emphasizes configuring IDS, managing sensors, threat emulation, and threat hunting to strengthen defense capabilities.

Qualified candidates have a BS with 9+ years (or 4 extra years in lieu of degree), experience in Windows/Linux forensics, incident response, and SOC-level investigations; active TS/SCI with CI Poly is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 9+ years of experience; 4 extra years allowed in lieu of degree.
• Digital forensics of Windows, Linux and networking devices.
• Incident response team experience in detection, containment and recovery.
• SOC analyst Tier 2/3 expertise with threat investigation and response procedures.
• Cyber Protection Team knowledge to defend systems and data.

Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and optimize intrusion detection systems for hosts and networks.
• Integrate and manage network sensors.
• Conduct threat analysis from multiple sources to identify threats.
• Design deployable network kits for seamless integration and performance.
• Triage malware and perform cyber threat emulation and threat hunting.
• Produce technical write-ups with security recommendations.

Skills

Threat analysis

Intrusion detection

Threat hunting

Digital forensics

Education

BS degree

4 additional years in lieu of degree

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a candidate to fill a Cyber Defense Analyst position on a joint Contractor-Government Cyber Protection Team with our customer at Ft. Meade, MD.

Job Duties

• Configuration, management, and optimization of intrusion detection systems for both host and network.
• Integrate and manage network sensors.
• Conduct threat analysis utilizing various sources to identify threats.
• Configuration, management and optimization of intrusion detection systems.
• Configuration and design of deployable network kits that include switches, routers, taps, hypervisors and network storage devices to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Malware triage.
• Cyber threat emulation to assess defensive posture and capabilities while in a controlled environment.
• Threat hunting to identify advanced persistent threats.
• Technical writing in support of findings and providing security recommendations in order to secure networks .

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• BS and nine (9) years or more experience; four (4) years additional in lieu of degree.
• Digital Forensics of Windows, Linux and networking devices.
• Incident Response Team Experience: Proven experience leading or supporting the detection, containment, and recovery of cybersecurity incidents in complex environments.
• Security Operations Center Analyst Tier 2 and 3 Expertise: Demonstrated ability to investigate advanced threats, manage escalated incidents, and develop and refine SOC response procedures.
• Cyber Protection Team Knowledge: Practical experience identifying vulnerabilities and implementing proactive measures to defend systems, networks, and data against evolving cyber threats.

Required Security Clearance

• Must has an active TS/SCI with a CI Poly (poly must have been completed within the last 5 years.)

Required Certification

• Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III.

Desired Certification/Skills

• Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Offensive Security.
• Zero Trust Architecture.
• ICS/SCADA.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.