Cyber Defense Analyst: Threat Detection & Response

bcmcllc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverages

401(k) with company match

11 standard holidays & 3 weeks annual leave

Job summary

bcmcllc is seeking a Computer Network Defense Analyst to monitor network activity and analyze for suspicious behavior. The role involves executing tasks such as analyzing network traffic, validating alerts, and documenting incidents. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in cyber defense analysis and hold a TS/SCI clearance.

Benefits include competitive salary, employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverages, a 401(k) match, and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance needed.
• 5+ years in cyber defense analysis with leading-edge technologies.
• Experience with incident handling and trend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network activity for suspicious behavior.
• Characterize network traffic for anomalous activity.
• Document and escalate incidents impacting the environment.
• Perform trend analysis and reporting.

Skills

Cyber defense analysis

Network traffic analysis

Incident handling

Packet level analysis

Trends and patterns analysis

Education

BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree

HS Diploma & 7–9 years of network investigations experience

Tools

Snort

Packet analysis tools

Carnegie Mellon SiLK tool suite

Job description

bcmcllc is seeking a Computer Network Defense Analyst to monitor network activity and analyze for suspicious behavior. The role involves executing tasks such as analyzing network traffic, validating alerts, and documenting incidents. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in cyber defense analysis and hold a TS/SCI clearance.

Benefits include competitive salary, employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverages, a 401(k) match, and generous leave policies.