Cyber Security Analyst III

PLANIT Group; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Cyber Security Analyst III to join their team, focusing on safeguarding critical systems and responding to cyber threats. This role involves providing expert analysis during incidents, developing SOC procedures, and conducting thorough investigations into security breaches. With a preference for candidates in Raleigh, NC, this position offers a unique opportunity to work remotely while contributing to a vital mission. If you have a passion for cyber security and a proven track record in incident response, this could be your next exciting challenge!

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience on a Computer Incident Response Team.
• Solid understanding of cyber security analysis and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Cyber Security Incidents and provide threat analysis.
• Monitor security threats and evaluate security incidents.

Skills

Cyber Security Analysis

Incident Response

Incident Handling

Threat Analysis

Splunk

Sentinel One

Armis

SNA

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Bachelor's Degree in Information Security

Tools

Splunk

Sentinel One

Armis

Job description

PlanIT Group is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst III to support our Federal customer in the Washington, DC area. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a solid understanding of cyber security analysis, incident response, incident handling, and have proven experience on an incident response team. Experience with Splunk, Sentinel One, Armis, SNA preferred.

Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst III
Location: Remote or Raleigh, NC
Start Date: 03/24/25
Duration: One year plus annual extensions
(Remote support will be considered; candidates local to Raleigh, NC will be given preference.)

Responsibilities:

1. Respond to Cyber Security Incidents, providing cyber threat analysis and reporting to support SOC and Program's situational awareness.
2. Actively monitor security threats and risks, provide in-depth incident analysis, evaluate security incidents, and conduct proactive threat research.

Most Critical Requirement:

Must demonstrate a solid understanding of cyber security analysis, incident response, incident handling, and have proven experience on an incident response team. Experience with Splunk, Sentinel One, Armis, SNA preferred.

Duties:

1. Responsible for developing procedures and policies for the initial stand-up of a security operations center (SOC) and ongoing management of the SOC.
2. Support Tier 2 operations by monitoring alerts during critical and high-volume events.
3. Conduct in-depth analyses of security incidents to identify incidents of compromise.
4. Perform intrusion scope and root cause analyses and assist with intrusion remediation, strategy development, and implementation. Recommend effective process changes to enhance defense and response procedures.

Experience Level: 5-7 years of related experience on a Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), Computer Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC), or a Security Operations Center (SOC).

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Security.

Certifications (One or more required):

• CompTIA Security +
• CPTE - Certified Penetration Testing Engineer or CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker
• GCIH - (GIAC Certified Incident Handler) or ECIH - (EC-Council Certified Incident Handler)
• CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor

Additional Provisions:

1. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
2. Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check, and credit check.
3. All candidates must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident / Green Card required.
4. Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
5. Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)