Cyber Defense Analyst Suitland, MD Top Secret/SCI R-00190180

ESR Healthcare; Suitland (MD); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Referral bonus $2,000

Zusammenfassung

ESR Healthcare is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst for our Suitland, MD location to monitor and respond to security events on TS/SCI networks.

The role covers first-line monitoring, incident management, threat hunting, and support for annual cyber defense exercises. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required, with 5+ years in cyber defense and hands-on experience with SIEM tools and network security devices.

Qualifikationen

• Active TS/SCI clearance with 5+ years in Cyber/Network Defense.
• Bachelor’s in cybersecurity or 8+ years experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years in CND discipline.
• 3+ years monitoring and investigating SIEM/IDS/IPS alerts.
• Experience with Splunk and Elastic SIEM.
• Experience with Cisco FirePower, Palo Alto NGFW and host tools.
• Scripting: Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, C/C++.
• Familiarity with Kali, Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit.

Aufgaben

• Perform first line monitoring of security tools and initial analysis for TS/SCI networks.
• Monitor security tools for alerts, anomalies, and indicators of compromise.
• Investigate and escalate incidents to Tier 2 as needed.
• Create and manage incident tickets in the ticketing system.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify malicious activity.
• Conduct wireless security scans and report findings.
• Correlate events across platforms to identify patterns.
• Prepare operational and situational awareness briefings.
• Support annual cyber defense exercises.

Kenntnisse

SIEM

Network IDS/IPS

Python scripting

Threat hunting

Incident response

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

8+ years of professional experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Splunk

Elastic SIEM

Cisco FirePower

Palo Alto NGFW

Trellix ePO

Microsoft Defender

Tanium

Kali

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

Jobbeschreibung

Cyber Defense Analyst Suitland, MD Top Secret/SCI R-00190180

R-00190180

Location: Suitland, MD

Category: Cyber Operations

Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time

Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift: Day

Remote Type: No Remote

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

External Referral Program: Eligible

Referral Bonus Amount: $2,000

Sector: Defense

Location: Suitland, MD

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Day Shift Work Hours: 0730 - 1530

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform first line monitoring of security tools and conduct initial analysis of alerts for TS/SCI networks, including JWICS, ATLAS, and other networks for which HGCC is responsible.
• Monitor organizational cybersecurity tools for alerts, anomalies, and indicators of compromise.
• Investigate and perform initial technical analysis of cybersecurity alerts and events, escalating potential incidents to Tier 2 as appropriate.
• Create, update, and manage incident and event tickets within the approved ticketing system.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify potential malicious activity and emerging threats.
• Perform wireless security scans of facilities and document and report findings.
• Correlate alerts and security events across multiple platforms to identify patterns, trends, and potential threats.
• Prepare and deliver operational and situational awareness briefings.
• Support annual cyber defense exercises.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or a related area of study desired, with 5+ years of experience.
• 8+ years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 5+ years of concentrated experience in the CND discipline, regardless of degree.
• 3+ years of professional experience monitoring and investigating alerts from cybersecurity tools.
• Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems such as Splunk and Elastic.
• Experience with Network Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (NIDPS), such as Cisco FirePower and Palo Alto NGFW, as well as host based tools such as Trellix ePO, Microsoft Defender, and Tanium.
• Knowledge of scripting and coding languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, PowerShell, C, C++, and Java.
• Knowledge of penetration testing and red team tactics, techniques, and procedures, as well as tools such as Kali, SamuraiWTF, Nmap, Burp Suite, sqlmap, and Metasploit.
• Knowledge of ticketing systems, report writing, and intelligence gathering, analysis, and dissemination techniques specific to cybersecurity.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem solving skills.

Required Certifications

• Must possess one of the following certifications: CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Cloud+, EC Council CEH, GIAC GCIA, GIAC GCIH, GICSP, or Cisco CyberOps.