Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CSSP)

Colsa-; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Cyber Operations Analyst to monitor systems and support the detection of cyber incidents, delivering recommendations to correct findings.

The role requires a related Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of experience, an active Security+ CE, and strong communication skills. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain interim Secret clearance are required. COLSA offers a comprehensive benefits program and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field and 2–4 years of related experience.
• Active CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
• US Citizenship; ability to obtain interim Secret clearance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of network defense, vulnerability management, encryption concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitors networks and systems to detect security compromises.
• Provides support for accreditation processes and investigations.
• Identifies deviations from configurations and policies.
• Recommends protections for networks, hosts, and IT assets.
• Participates in audits of information security policies.
• Supports pre-test preparations and reports for formal testing.
• Involved in passive and active evaluations (compliance and vulnerability assessments).

Skills

Threat detection

PCAP analysis

Vulnerability management

Encryption concepts

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field

Active CompTIA Security+ CE certification

CySA+ or CEH certification

Tools

Office 365

Tenable Nessus

PowerBI

Tableau

Trellix / Defender

Job description

General Summary:
COLSA Corporation is hiring for a Cyber Operations Analyst. You will be responsible for performing system monitoring and analysis support for the detection of cyber incidents and provide recommendations on how to correct findings.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (*Essential Functions):

• Monitors the network and supporting systems to detect security compromise events (including intrusions and virus incidents). *
• Provides standard support for processes, investigations and maintenance of system accreditation*
• Identifies where systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.*
• Provides recommendations for protecting networks, workstations, servers, and IT assets.*
• Involved in conducting audits to ensure information systems security policies and procedures are implemented as defined in security plans and best practices. *
• Supports the formal testing requirements through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
• Involved in passive evaluations (compliance audits) and/or active evaluations (vulnerability assessments).

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field (minimum of 3 related certificationsmaybe used in place of related academic field)
• Minimum of 2-4 years of related experience
• Active CompTIA Security+CE certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate and present information to customers at varying levels of technical detail
• Comfortable working in a constantly adapting and changing environment that may require learning new skills and the ability to adjust priorities
• Basic knowledge of Computer Network Defense activities to include standard cyber-defense Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Protection Systems (IPS), network monitoring, packet capture analysis, network flow analysis, network proxy operation, firewalls, and anti-virus capabilities
• Basic knowledge of vulnerability and risk management techniques in a cyber security setting, including handling risk/severity-based prioritization and decision making
• Familiar with encryption technology, penetration, and vulnerability analysis of various security technologies, and information technology security research
• US Citizenship Required; Ability to obtain interim Secret Clearance prior to start date;

Preferred Qualifications

• CySA+ or CEH certification
• Experience analyzing alerts using PCAPs and/or cloud logs, as well as an understanding of network threats, potential network exploitation, and methods to defend against potential malicious activity
• Proficiency in Office 365 tools at a professional level
• Experience using vulnerability scanning solutions such as Tenable Nessus
• Experience using data presentation/automation tools such as PowerBI or Tableau
• Experience assessing Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) findings
• Experience working with Endpoint Security Solutions such as Trellix or Microsoft Defender Endpoint

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Salary Type

Annually

The salary range, if referenced, represents a good faith estimate. COLSA considers various factors when determining base salary offers, but not limited to, location, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

COLSA offers a comprehensive and customizeable benefits program which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Supplemental Income Protection Programs, 401(k) with company match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education & Certification Reimbursement, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 business days. If a candidate has not been selected at that time, it will continue to be posted until a suitable candidate is selected or the position is closed.