Elite Cyber Threat Analyst (TS/SCI + Poly) — Defense & Intel

Red Alpha; Maryland; On-site; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k contributions up to 10%

5 weeks of leave and 11 paid holidays

100% health, dental, and vision insurance premiums

$5250 per year for education and training

$300 per year for company merchandise

Company events throughout the year

Job summary

Red Alpha is seeking an experienced Cyber Analyst in Maryland to support advanced network security monitoring and cyber defense operations. The role involves analyzing network traffic, identifying malicious activities, and providing actionable intelligence to protect critical systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, proficiency in SIEM tools and packet analysis, along with at least seven years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary range of $165,000 - $225,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in intelligence, information security, or security operations.
• Ability to analyze data from multiple sources for actionable intelligence.
• Strong documentation and communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced analysis of network traffic to identify potential cyber threats.
• Monitor security events using SIEM platforms.
• Develop detection methods and refine monitoring strategies.

Skills

Network traffic analysis

Threat analysis

SIEM platforms

Cyber defense operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline

Tools

Elastic

Splunk

Wireshark

Zeek

Snort

Job description

Red Alpha is seeking an experienced Cyber Analyst in Maryland to support advanced network security monitoring and cyber defense operations. The role involves analyzing network traffic, identifying malicious activities, and providing actionable intelligence to protect critical systems.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, proficiency in SIEM tools and packet analysis, along with at least seven years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary range of $165,000 - $225,000 along with comprehensive benefits.