Cybersecurity Analyst

Aetos Systems, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to safeguard organizational assets. In this pivotal role, you'll monitor computer networks for security issues, investigate breaches, and collaborate with security teams to conduct vulnerability assessments. You'll implement best practices for IT security and manage security measures, ensuring the protection of critical systems. This dynamic small business offers a supportive environment where your expertise will make a tangible impact on real-world business problems. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and ready to take on exciting challenges, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Education Assistance

Multiple Healthcare Packages

401K

Financial Wellness Program

Civic Leave

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity.
• Top Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor networks for security issues and investigate breaches.
• Collaborate with teams to conduct vulnerability assessments.

Skills

Cybersecurity Monitoring

Incident Investigation

Vulnerability Assessment

Penetration Testing

IT Security Best Practices

Firewall Management

Data Encryption

Splunk Enterprise Security

Microsoft Sentinel

Education

Relevant Experience and Certifications

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Who We Are!

Aetos Systems, Inc. was founded in early 2007 to provide a unique work experience. Employees are the foundation of our business. Our leaders work hard every day to empower and support our employees in the development of their careers, giving back to their community and providing their expertise and innovations to our customers - solving real world business problems. Our culture focuses on our people -- our strongest asset -- ensuring they have an environment to provide best-in-class service and solutions to our customers. We always strive to do the right thing.

Have you imagined working for a dynamic small business where you are heard, highly regarded and able to do what you love all in one package? This is your opportunity! Join now!

Job Summary

The Cybersecurity Analyst is responsible for proactively safeguarding organizational assets by monitoring computer networks for security issues, investigating security breaches, and documenting the extent of cyber attacks. This role involves collaborating with security teams to conduct vulnerability assessments, including penetration testing, and implementing remediation strategies to maintain a high-security standard. The Cybersecurity Analyst (MID) also plays a key role in recommending and implementing best practices for IT security and overseeing the deployment and management of security measures and software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect critical systems and information infrastructure.

Responsibilities may include:

• Monitoring computer networks for security issues
• Investigating security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents
• Documenting security breaches and assessing the damage they cause
• Working with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities, such as penetration testing
• Fixing detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard
• Recommending best practices for IT security
• Installing security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs
  
  
  

Requirements


Required Minimum Education

• Education should be consistent with experience. Relevant experience and professional certifications can outweigh the need for a formal college degree
  
  
  

Required Years Of Experience

• Requires 5-10+ years of relevant experience; final job level (Mid, Senior, SME) will be determined based on skills and qualifications
  
  
  

Required Skills, Qualifications, Technical Experience, Etc.

• Fully Adjudicated Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance or greater
• Splunk Enterprise Security
  
  
  

Preferred Skills, Qualifications, Technical Experience, Etc.

• Microsoft Sentinel (P)
• GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)
• GIAC Cloud Threat Detection (GCTD)
• GIAC Cloud Forensics Responder (GCFR)
• NIST NICE Work Roles - Defensive Cybersecurity (PD-WRL-001); Incident Response (PD-WRL-003)
  
  
  

Benefits


What we offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Education and professional development assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages & 24/7 virtual on-demand doctors' visits
• 401K
• Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar Financial Wellness program
• Civic Leave - time off to support your favorite charity or community
• Paid time off for personal leave and holidays