Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst (62203)

Beshenich Muir & Associates; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage options

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with 6% match

ESOP

Job summary

BMA Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst to monitor SIEM and related tools 24x7 and to respond to security threats across the Enterprise Network Environment.

The role requires experience in root cause analysis, multiple security tools, and scripting (SPL, Python, PowerShell). A DoD Top Secret clearance is required for proposal work, with eligibility for IT-I/ Tier 5 as needed.

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
• Two years of experience performing root cause analysis of incidents.
• Experience with at least two security tools (e.g., Firewall, IDS/IPS, DLP, Vulnerability Management, Forensics, Malware Analysis, or Device Hardening).
• Understanding of Defense‑in‑Depth.
• Ability to build scripts/tools to enhance threat detection and incident response (SPL, Python, or PowerShell).

Responsibilities

• Participate in 24x7x365 monitoring of SIEM and other cybersecurity monitoring tools.
• Detect and respond to cybersecurity threats within the Enterprise Network Environment.
• Review logs for trends indicating attack or compromise; monitor for APT and slow-moving threats.
• Maintain awareness of threats using OSINT and other intelligence sources.
• Provide technical analysis and sustainment support for cybersecurity tools and controls.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Threat detection tooling

SPL

Python

PowerShell

Firewall

IDS/IPS

Data Loss Prevention

Vulnerability Management

Forensics

Malware Analysis

Device Hardening

Defense-in-Depth

Tools

Firewall

IDS/IPS

Host-based antivirus

Data Loss Prevention

Vulnerability Management

Forensics

Malware Analysis

Device Hardening

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: REMOTE (United States) - Remote, VA 22211, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Professional Services, BMA is seeking a Cybersecurity Incident Response & Threat Detection Analyst to join our team in support of an upcoming proposal effort. This is a remote, contingent position, with employment dependent upon contract award.

Job 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.

Performs actions to protect, monitor, detect, and respond to unauthorized activity. Employs cybersecurity capabilities and deliberate actions to respond to specific alerts or emerging threats.

Reviews logged events for trends 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 potential threats through the use of intelligence resources, including Open Source Intelligence (OSINT).

Provides technical analysis and sustainment support for enterprise cybersecurity tools and applications and assists with the application of Defense-in-Depth signatures and perimeter defense controls to diminish network threats.

Clearance Requirements

There is a DoD Top Secret Clearance requirement for this role and be eligible for an IT-I Critical Sensitive security clearance or Tier 5 (T5) at time of proposal submission.

Required Skills & Certifications

• Five (5) years of relevant experience
• Two (2) years of experience performing root cause analysis of cybersecurity events and incidents
• Working knowledge of at least two types of security tools: Firewall, IDS/IPS, host-based antivirus, Data Loss Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Forensics, Malware Analysis, or Device Hardening
• Understanding of Defense-in-Depth
• Ability to build scripts and tools to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities, preferably using SPL, Python, or PowerShell

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Overview

BMA is an employee-owned small business headquartered in Huntsville, AL that provides superior customer service by empowering all levels of our staff to make timely decisions to produce high-quality results. BMA fosters an environment of passion, precision, and dedication in order to fulfill our commitments to our partners, government, and country.

Benefits

We believe that our employees well-being is paramount to our success so our benefits package has been crafted with that in mind.

• We offer multiple healthcare coverage options to include low deductible, high deductible, and plans eligible for our Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• Along with medical coverage, employees have dental, vision, accident & illness, short- and long-term disability all available to them.
• BMA proudly maintains a 401(k) plan with an industry leading 6% match that can include profit sharing based on company performance.
• Lastly, being an employee-owned company means that BMA offers a 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing eligible employees the opportunity to earn stock in BMA, subject to plan eligibility and vesting requirements.

AAP & EEO Statement

BMA Technical Services, Inc. is an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, protected Veteran Status, genetics or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State, or Local Law.