Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst

Cybersecurity Jobs; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Vacation time

Holidays

Job summary

DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, OH, seeks a cybersecurity analyst to monitor and respond to threats 24x7. You will use SIEM and other tools to detect, analyze, and counter unauthorized activity in an enterprise network environment.

Role requires 5+ years of cybersecurity experience and practical skills in root cause analysis, multiple security tools, and scripting to enhance threat detection and response capabilities. TS/SCI eligible, Office environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant cybersecurity experience.
• 2 years experience performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents.
• Working knowledge of multiple security tools including Firewall, IDS/IPS, Host based antivirus, DLP, Vulnerability Management, Forensics, Malware Analysis, and Device Hardening.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 24x7x365 monitoring of SIEM and other cybersecurity monitoring tools to detect and respond to threats in the Enterprise Network Environment.
• Protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity through alert-driven actions.
• Review logged events to identify trends indicating attack or compromise.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Threat detection

Incident response

Scripting

Tools

Firewall

IDS/IPS

Host based antivirus

Data loss prevention

Vulnerability Management

Forensics

Malware Analysis

Device Hardening

OSINT

Job description

Support 24x7x365 cybersecurity monitoring and incident response for an enterprise network from DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Participate in 24x7x365 monitoring of SIEM and other cybersecurity monitoring tools to detect and respond to threats in the Enterprise Network Environment.
• Protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity through deliberate, alert-driven actions.
• Review logged events to identify trends that may indicate attack or compromise within the environment.
• Continuously monitor logs and traffic for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and low and slow attacks.
• Maintain threat awareness using intelligence resources, including Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).
• Provide technical analysis and sustainment support for enterprise cybersecurity tools and applications.
• Assist with implementation of Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to reduce network threats.

Requirements

• 5 years relevant experience.
• 2 years experience performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents.
• Working knowledge of at least two security tools, including: Firewall, IDS/IPS, Host based antivirus, Data loss prevention, Vulnerability Management, Forensics, Malware Analysis, Device Hardening.
• Ability to build scripts and tools to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities.

Technologies

• SIEM
• Firewall
• IDS/IPS
• Host based antivirus
• Data loss prevention
• Vulnerability Management
• Forensics
• Malware Analysis
• Device Hardening
• Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
• Defense-In-Depth signatures
• perimeter defense controls

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Vacation time
• Holidays

Work Environment

• Location: DLA Land and Maritime, Columbus, OH
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Low
• Work schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday; may be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Work Authorization / Security Clearance

• U.S. Citizen
• Top Secret (IT-I) and eligible for SCI

Wage Information

• Target salary range: $100,000 - $160,000 per year

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

• Contingent upon government contract award and government approval; supports an upcoming government contract proposal.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Candidates must meet all stated requirements; may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).
• Drug-free workplace; right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Text messages consent for interview and employment status updates; opt out by replying “STOP”.