Cybersecurity Defense Analyst

Invictus International; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus International is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst to monitor and triage security events in a DoD/IC environment. You will analyze logs, perform incident triage, and document investigations in the ticketing system.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph, a technical degree, and at least two years of relevant experience. Collaboration in a fast-paced SOC with established runbooks is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with substitution possible
• Minimum two years of relevant experience beyond degree
• Foundational knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, authentication, OS and common enterprise security concepts
• Experience with SIEM, security monitoring, network analysis, endpoint security or similar tools
• Ability to follow procedures, document findings clearly, and communicate in high-tempo environments
• Must possess TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph
• Experience in a DoD or IC environment is desirable

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous monitoring and initial alert triage under SOC procedures
• Analyze logs and network activity to identify anomalies and document findings
• Conduct cyber defense incident triage including scope, urgency, impact, and escalation
• Enrich alerts with asset and threat information before escalation
• Document actions, evidence, and escalation rationale; manage shift turnover
• Escalate activities that exceed procedures or indicate higher risk
• Participate in training, exercises, and qualification activities to build proficiency across SOC tools

Skills

TCP/IP knowledge

SIEM experience

Network analysis

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

DoD 8570 IAT II or IAM II certification

Tools

SIEM

EDR / endpoint security

Ticketing systems

Job description

Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

• Perform continuous monitoring and initial alert triage under established SOC procedures and analyst runbooks
• Perform cyber defense monitoring and analysis using security information from enterprise systems, networks, security sensors, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention technologies, endpoint sources, and other available telemetry
• Analyze log files and network activity to identify anomalous or malicious behavior, determine potential security impact, and document investigative findings in the authorized case or ticketing system
• Perform cyber defense incident triage, including validation, enrichment, determination of scope, urgency, potential impact, and appropriate escalation
• Conduct basic enrichment of alerts using available asset, user, network, vulnerability, and threat information before escalation
• Accurately document actions, evidence, findings, and escalation rationale; maintain awareness of open cases and shift-turnover requirements
• Escalate activity that exceeds established procedures or indicates increased risk, broader scope, or potential incident impact
• Participate in training, exercises, and qualification activities to build proficiency across SOC tools and investigative methods

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline applicable to the position; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience in addition to education level
• Foundational knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, authentication, operating systems, and common enterprise security concepts
• Experience with SIEM, security monitoring, network analysis, endpoint security, or comparable cyber defense tools is desired
• Ability to follow technical procedures, document findings clearly, and communicate effectively in a high-tempo operational environment
• Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II or IAM II certification
• Experience working in a DoD or IC environment desired
• Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

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