Defense Cyber Analyst

Nisga'a TEK, LLC; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nisga'a TEK, LLC is seeking a Defense Cyber Analyst in Honolulu, HI. The candidate will play a critical role in mission assurance through Vulnerability Analysis and Cyber Threat Analysis. They should have a strong understanding of network security architecture, with at least 4 years of relevant experience and mandatory TS/SCI clearance. The position offers a competitive salary between $115,000.00 and $130,000.00 annually, alongside comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of related experience.
• TS/SCI clearance is required.
• DoD 8570.1-M certified at IAT Level II.
• Certified Ethical Hacker or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing mission assurance strategies.
• Perform Cyber Threat Analysis and Vulnerability Analysis.
• Review and collect system-level asset data.
• Provide recommendations to optimize security-monitoring tools.
• Conduct vulnerability scans and improve cyber defense posture.

Skills

Understanding of current cyber defense posture

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of network security architecture

Ability to analyze cyber vulnerability information

Tools

Network and system monitoring tools

Job description

Overview

Global in our service, but local in our approach, the Nisga'a Tek team is committed to high quality service to honor those who defend us. Our work ensures mission assurance and execution, to both our customers and war fighters. Nisga'a Tek is seeking a Defense Cyber Analyst at JBPHH, HI.

Responsibilities

• The candidate is required to assist and execute on mission assurance strategies regarding protecting and defending cyber terrain, which identifies with a mission set.
• The candidate personnel shall work with the Government team to perform Cyber Threat Analysis and Vulnerability Analysis and provide the necessary support to manage, configure and deploy various security monitoring tools while also leveraging emerging threat intelligence (e.g. Indicators of Compromise) data to identify affected systems and the scope of suspicious activity.
• Candidate shall review and collect system‑level asset data (e.g. configurations, system processes) to support further investigation and then determine and implement remediation and recovery efforts.
• The candidate shall provide recommendations on how to optimize security‑monitoring tools based on threat data and hunting discoveries.
• The candidate shall review network alert data to determine relevancy and level of prioritization, conduct vulnerability scans, review vulnerability assessment reports and provide appropriate recommendations to improve overall cyber defense posture.
• Perform key asset scanning, monitoring, patching defending.
• Deploy and implement network/system sensors.
• Assist in the development of TTPs to respond to threat assessments.
• Perform real time monitoring.
• Perform log collection and analysis.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• The candidate shall possess an understanding of the current cyber defense posture associated with the overall enterprise architecture, including the ability to identify gaps and weaknesses to enhance mission assurance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products and SharePoint collaborative tools to build trend analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of network security architecture.
• Knowledge of network and system monitoring/auditing tools.
• Ability to analyze cyber vulnerability information and recommend mitigations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of related experience
• TS/SCI clearance
• DoD 8570.1-M certified at IAT Level II, as well as Certified Ethical Hacker or equivalent

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for the position is $115,000.00-$130,000.00 annually.

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.