Cyber Defense Analyst

Omniscius Consulting; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Omniscius Consulting is seeking a Cyberspace Defensive Analyst to support cyber defense operations in a mission-critical environment within the U.S. government landscape.

The role focuses on coordination of network defense, cybersecurity research, and incident support across DoD and related agencies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience) and holds an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph is required.
• Willingness and ability to support shift work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate network defense operations with DoD Commands and U.S. Government organizations.
• Research cybersecurity capabilities supporting data protection and defense requirements.
• Analyze lifecycle of threats, attack vectors, and malware activity.
• Support cybersecurity capabilities deployment, including filtering and email security.
• Coordinate and support cyber-related incidents and coordination efforts.
• Develop and analyze Malware Analysis Reports and suspicious activity alerts.
• Identify and communicate potential malicious cyber activity.
• Engage with stakeholders across government and Defense Industrial Base on protection activities.
• Support defensive cyberspace operations in a fast-paced mission-focused environment.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Shift work

Cyber defense

Threat analysis

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management / Computer Science / Cybersecurity / IT

Job description

Schedule: Shift work required

We are seeking a Cyberspace Defensive Analyst to support cyber defense operations in a mission-critical environment. The analyst will assist with network defense coordination, cybersecurity research and analysis, cyber incident support, and the evaluation of network threats and defensive capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate network defense operations with DoD Component Commands, Military Services, Defense Agencies, Field Activities, Intelligence Agencies, law enforcement organizations, and other U.S. Government organizations.
• Conduct research and analysis of cybersecurity capabilities supporting data protection and network defense requirements.
• Analyze the lifecycle of network threats, attack vectors, exploitation methods, and malicious cyber activity.
• Support the utilization, configuration, and implementation of cybersecurity capabilities, including web content filtering and email security technologies.
• Coordinate and provide support for cyber-related incidents and cybersecurity issues.
• Support the development and analysis of Malware Analysis Reports, malicious activity alerts, and Suspicious Contact Reports.
• Assist with identifying, assessing, and communicating potential malicious cyber activity.
• Coordinate and engage with relevant government and Defense Industrial Base stakeholders regarding network protection activities.
• Support defensive cyberspace operations within a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Information Systems Management, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Ability and willingness to support shift work.

Desired Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of relevant cyber defense or cybersecurity experience.
• Experience supporting network defense operations within DoD, the Intelligence Community, law enforcement, or another U.S. Government organization.
• Understanding of cyber threats, attack vectors, exploitation techniques, malware, and defensive cybersecurity capabilities.
• Experience supporting cyber incident analysis, reporting, or coordination.