Cyber Security Analyst

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company seeks an experienced Cyber Threat Analyst in Vicksburg, MS. The role includes monitoring and reporting cyber incidents, requiring expertise in Linux, networking, and security certifications. Candidates must have a BS/BA in Computer Science, cybersecurity certifications, and strong skills in Python and C/C++. This full-time position offers involvement in critical cyber defense operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of Linux and networking experience.
• Three years of IDS and IPS experience required.
• Two years of experience with malware analysis tools.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C/C++.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial analysis on intelligence information.
• Develop countermeasures to detect and prevent threats.
• Evaluate IOCs and investigate related infrastructure.
• Assist customers in mitigating impact of cyber-attacks.

Skills

Linux experience

Networking knowledge

CompTIA Security+ certification

Ethical hacking knowledge

Malware analysis tools usage

Python programming

C/C++ programming

Microsoft Office proficiency

Effective communication

Public speaking

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IDA Pro

Cuckoo Sandbox

OllyDbg

Job description

Bowhead seeks an experienced Cyber Threat Analyst to join our team in Vicksburg, MS. The Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for monitoring, tracking and reporting relevant events, types and sources to the correct departments. This highly skilled individual will work in various capacities alongside Computer Network Defense (CND) Incident Responders and Cybersecurity Engineers. The Cyber Threat Analyst will be responsible for applying technical and functional expertise to collect, normalize and characterize cyber incident and event data to identify anomalous or malicious activity including intrusions, attacks, data loss or other prohibited activities. The Cyber Threat Analyst will analyze and correlate incidents and events that may involve foreign intelligence entities and warn of anticipated hostile attacks against DoD information systems or networks.

Responsibilities

• Receive and conduct initial analysis on warning intelligence information and properly share intelligence notifications, notes and reports with customers.
• Identify potential impact to customers by analyzing intelligence reports, forensic reports and reverse engineering of malware reports to determine associated indicators of compromise (IOCs) and using the IOCs to develop and distribute countermeasures to detect and prevent identified threats.
• Evaluate IOCs from incidents to determine association with known computer network exploitation (CNE) groups and thoroughly investigate the IOCs for other infrastructure possibly related to the CNE teams (domain registration, IP ownership, VPN infrastructure, strains of malware, etc.) for possible addition of proactive defensive measures.
• Assist customers in preventing or mitigating the potential impact of cyber-attacks by developing, distributing and sharing countermeasures that may impact networks and information systems with peer DCO organizations and customers.

Qualifications

• A BS/BA degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• Must have a minimum of a CompTIA Security+ certificate. Will be required to obtain a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certificate within 90 days of starting.
• A minimum of five (5) years of Linux and networking experience, three (3) years' experience with IDS, IPS and host‑based security solutions and two (2) years of experience with malware analysis tools (such as IDA Pro, Cuckoo Sandbox, OllyDbg) is required.
• Must have demonstrable, strong programming skills—specifically in Python and C/C++.
• 2+ years of Python programming experience.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite—Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively, interpret regulatory guidance and identified vulnerabilities to a wide audience.
• Presentation and strong public speaking skills are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Security Clearance

Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level and SCI eligible or have the ability to obtain SCI.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting