Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst

Nisga'a TEK, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst at Nisga'a Tek, LLC participates in 24x7 monitoring of SIEM and other cybersecurity tools to detect and respond to threats within the Enterprise Network Environment. Essential duties include monitoring logs, analyzing incidents, and coordinating containment and remediation while applying defense-in-depth principles and OSINT where needed.

Salary ranges from $87,000 to $160,000 annually with full benefits and applicable security

Qualifications

• Five (5) years relevant experience.
• Two (2) years performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents.
• Must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission.
• Must possess a DOD TOP SECRET Clearance and be eligible for an IT-1 and SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Performs actions to protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity.
• Employs Cybersecurity capabilities to respond to alerts or emerging threats.
• Reviews logged events for trends indicative of attack or compromise.
• Monitors logs and traffic for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and "low and slow" attacks.
• Maintains awareness of threats using OSINT resources.
• Provides technical analysis and sustainment support for Cybersecurity tools and applications.
• Perform other duties as needed or required.

Skills

Firewall

IDS/IPS

Host-based antivirus

Data loss prevention

Vulnerability Management

Forensics

Malware Analysis

Device Hardening

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

PowerShell

SPL

Job description

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Global in service but local in approach, Nisga'a Tek is committed to high-quality service to those who defend us. Nisga'a Tek ensures mission assurance and execution for customers and warfighters. Providing intelligence, IT, cyber security, training, logistics, administrative, acquisition, and background investigation services.

Summary

The Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst participates in 24x7x365 monitoring of SIEM and other cybersecurity monitoring tools to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats within the Enterprise Network Environment.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs actions to protect, monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to unauthorized activity.
• Employs Cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate actions to respond to specific alerts or emerging threats.
• Reviews logged events for trends that are indicative of attack or compromise within the environment.
• Actively monitors logs and traffic for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and "low and slow" attacks within the environment.
• Maintains awareness of possible threats with the use of intelligence resources which include Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).
• Provides technical analysis and sustainment support for the enterprise for Cybersecurity tools and applications and assists with the application of Defense-In-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to diminish network threats.
• Perform other duties as needed or required.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of at least two types of security tools: 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 (Preferably in SPL, Python, PowerShell)
• Understanding of Defense-in-Depth
• Analytical skills to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse teams and individuals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years relevant experience
• Two (2) years performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents.
• Must possess IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission.
• Must possess a DOD TOP SECRET Clearance and be eligible for an IT-1 and be eligible for SCI access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $87,000 to $160,000.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.