Cyber Defense Analyst

Saic; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst to join a joint Contractor-Government Cyber Protection Team supporting Ft. Meade, MD.

The role focuses on configuring and optimizing intrusion detection systems, integrating network sensors, and conducting threat analysis to identify and mitigate cyber threats. The ideal candidate has a TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance, a strong incident response background, and SOC experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (9+ years)
• Digital Forensics of Windows, Linux and networking devices
• Incident Response Team Experience: leading or supporting detection, containment and recovery
• SOC Analyst Tier 2/3 expertise in investigating threats and refining responses
• Cyber Protection Team knowledge: defending systems, networks and data

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize host and network intrusion detection systems
• Integrate and manage network sensors
• Conduct threat analysis using diverse sources
• Configure and design deployable network kits for seamless integration
• Malware triage and threat emulation to assess defenses
• Threat hunting to identify advanced threats
• Provide security recommendations with technical writeups

Skills

Incident response

SOC analysis

Threat hunting

Cyber defense

Education

Bachelor's degree

9+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Windows OS

Linux

Networking devices

Forensic tools

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